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S225 SLB

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

91,855 mi
Last recorded91,855 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS225 SLB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2016 91,855 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2016 91,803 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 87,524 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 87,524 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 80,895 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 11 Nov 2014 80,895 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 64,721 miles

Gear stick rubber cover not secure

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Nov 2013 64,721 miles

Gear stick rubber cover not secure

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 59,423 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 56,635 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 55,287 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 55,287 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 19 May 2010 54,290 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 46,465 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 37,396 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 32,881 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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S225 SLB 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 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S225 SLB, 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 S225 SLB registered?

S225 SLB is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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