MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,956 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Centre Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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S231 CGD is a 1998 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 S231 CGD, 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 S231 CGD registered?
S231 CGD is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 August 1998.
Is S231 CGD safe to buy?
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