MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,052 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
front and rear chassis corroded
front coil springs corroded
front floor pans/inner sills corroded
front number plate water damaged
n/s headlight aim on lower limit
outer sills corroded
slight movement in rear top mounts
stone chips in windscreen
advanced play in rear strut top mounts
advanced wear on rear axle bushes
corrosion on front floor pans
exhaust bracket corroded but secure
exhaust system corroded
slight interfearence on n/s/r lights
slight oil leaks
please see the advisory form issued on the previous MOT failure 332071127431
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
advanced age cracking front flexy brake hoses. requires attention
exhaust system heavily corroded at joints
front exhaust braket in poor condition
front number plate water damaged
heavy age cracking to both beam axle bushes
outer sills corroded
all road springs corroded
catalytic converter mounting in a poor condition
engine oil leaks
flexible front brake hoses heavy age cracking
front wishbone inner bushes age cracking
slight feathering to o/s/r tyre
slight play in rear suspension top mounts
water damage to both number plates
windscreen stone chips
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S231 SSU is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 S231 SSU, 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 SSU registered?
S231 SSU is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 August 1998.
Is S231 SSU safe to buy?
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