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S224 XUG

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

43,819 mi
Last recorded43,819 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS224 XUG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2014 43,819 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 41,296 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 41,296 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 37,369 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 37,363 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 35,747 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 33,797 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 33,797 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 31,583 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 28,916 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 28,916 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 28,912 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 26,298 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 26,291 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 22,820 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

o/s/f tyre close to limit

Pass 16 Nov 2005 19,854 miles

Front near side tyre flat

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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S224 XUG is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 S224 XUG, 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 S224 XUG registered?

S224 XUG is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 November 1998.

Is S224 XUG safe to buy?

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