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S233 KJB

1998 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

77,350 mi
Last recorded77,350 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS233 KJB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2013 77,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

under floor and door sills rusty

Fail 2 Mar 2013 77,350 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

under floor and door sills rusty

Pass 8 Mar 2012 69,271 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 69,256 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 61,909 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 57,748 miles

underside of vehicle corrosion.

Fail 13 Mar 2010 57,748 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

underside of vehicle corrosion.

Pass 3 Mar 2009 52,798 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Mar 2008 49,801 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 49,801 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 46,146 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 46,146 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 42,721 miles

both front tyres worn on both edges and perished

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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S233 KJB is a 1998 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S233 KJB, 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 S233 KJB registered?

S233 KJB is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S233 KJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S233 KJB shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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