MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
47,424 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
front brake disc's,worn
windscreen washers,intermittent operation
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
front brake disc's,worn
windscreen washers,intermittent operation
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Offside Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Bonnet catch interior release handle is detatched from column.
Coolant level low.
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
P.a.s. reservoir cap not fitted correctly.
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Centre Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
spare tyre missing
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
spare tyre missing
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S223 SDT is a 1998 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 S223 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 S223 SDT registered?
S223 SDT is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 August 1998.
Is S223 SDT safe to buy?
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