MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,664 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
several welding repairs carried out to undrneath of vehicle
surface corrosion around fuel cap
surface corrosion on nearside and offside outer sills
Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
several welding repairs carried out to undrneath of vehicle
surface corrosion around fuel cap
surface corrosion on nearside and offside outer sills
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
both inner sills to floors corroding
front discs wearing thin
play in both rear axle bushes
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
both inner sills to floors corroding
front discs wearing thin
play in both rear axle bushes
CORROSION ON O/S AND N/S FRONT FLOOR SECTIONS.
HEAVY CORROSION ON O/S SILL PANEL
PARTIAL SIEZURE OF BONNET SAFTY CATCH.
PERISH MARKS ON BRAKE HOSES
WEAR IN STEERING RACK AND PINION
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
CORROSION ON O/S AND N/S FRONT FLOOR SECTIONS.
HEAVY CORROSION ON O/S SILL PANEL
PARTIAL SIEZURE OF BONNET SAFTY CATCH.
PERISH MARKS ON BRAKE HOSES
WEAR IN STEERING RACK AND PINION
CORROSION IN O/S AND N/S FRONT FLOOR PANELS.
DEEP PERISH MARKS ON N/S FRONT BRAKE HOSE
N/S FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSH DETERIORATED
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
CORROSION IN O/S AND N/S FRONT FLOOR PANELS.
DEEP PERISH MARKS ON N/S FRONT BRAKE HOSE
N/S FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM REAR BUSH DETERIORATED
O/S REAR TYRE WORN DOWN TO 2mm.
SPARE TYRE FLAT.
front of o/s sill + mid of n/s sill - beginning to corrode
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
front of o/s sill + mid of n/s sill - beginning to corrode
deterioration of both front brake hoses
some damage to o/s rear tyre wall.
some drag on both front brakes
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
deterioration of both front brake hoses
heavy corrosion on o/s and n/s front underframing
heavy corrosion on o/s rear chassis member.
heavy rust on both rear hand brake cables
some damage to o/s rear tyre wall.
some drag on both front brakes
wear in steering rack n/s -- front tyres perished
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
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S228 MVP is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 S228 MVP, 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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S228 MVP is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 September 1998.
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