MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
22,560 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Handbrake lever has no reserve travel
Nearside rear tyre slightly cracked
Oil leak
Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Battery insecure
Offside rear tyre beginning to crack but not deep enough to reach ply or cords
Battery insecure
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside rear tyre beginning to crack but not deep enough to reach ply or cords
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S231 SDT is a 1998 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 SDT, 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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How do I check the history of S231 SDT?
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What year was S231 SDT registered?
S231 SDT is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 August 1998.
Is S231 SDT safe to buy?
The MOT history for S231 SDT shows 10 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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