MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
6,477 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Rear bumper insecure
near side and offside front tyres perished
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear bumper insecure
near side and offside front tyres perished
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
offside front wheel rim slightly distorted
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Both registration plates cracked and rear is slightly deteriorated.
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside front tyre tread wearing on outer edge.
Nearside rear brake hose slightly twisted.
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Both registration plates cracked and rear is slightly deteriorated.
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside front tyre tread wearing on outer edge.
Nearside rear brake hose slightly twisted.
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S229 TTW is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue 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 S229 TTW, 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 S229 TTW registered?
S229 TTW is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 September 1998.
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