MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,643 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
osr chassis slightly corroded
slight plat in nsr top shocker bush
Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
front wipers starting to split
slight play in steering rack
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
front wipers starting to split
slight play in steering rack
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
near side rear tyre crazing
rear axle bushes slight movement
rear top shock mounts slightly worn
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S218 SDT is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1998 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 62,348 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S218 SDT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Ford Ka is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was S218 SDT registered?
S218 SDT is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 August 1998.
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