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S232 XYA

1998 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

69,716 mi
Last recorded69,716 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS232 XYA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 69,716 miles

Both trail arm bushes worn/deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Headlamp lens deteriorated but not yet affecting beam pattern

Slight corrosion to vehicle structure

Slight oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2018 69,709 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both trail arm bushes worn/deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Headlamp lens deteriorated but not yet affecting beam pattern

Slight corrosion to vehicle structure

Slight oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2017 65,619 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 65,614 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Nearside /offside outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp lens deteriorated but not affecting beam pattern

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 62,824 miles

Offside front lower suspension bush slightly deteriorated not resulting in excessive movement

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 62,824 miles

Offside front lower suspension bush slightly deteriorated not resulting in excessive movement

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside rear inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 59,627 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 59,627 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 56,597 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Oct 2014 56,597 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2013 53,788 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 50,912 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 47,490 miles

slight play in o/s/f lower arm

Pass 12 Oct 2010 44,452 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 40,850 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 40,850 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 58,783 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 33,642 miles

COOLANT EMPTY UNDERSIDE MUD FOULING-CORROSION STARTING MINOR EXHAUST LEAKS BIND O/S/R WHEEL

Fail 15 Aug 2007 33,642 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

COOLANT EMPTY UNDERSIDE MUD FOULING-CORROSION STARTING MINOR EXHAUST LEAKS BIND O/S/R WHEEL

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 30,135 miles

nearside rear tyre worn through centre tread

offside rear tyre worn through centre tread

slight oil leak

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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S232 XYA is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S232 XYA, 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 S232 XYA registered?

S232 XYA is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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