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S234 ADV

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

48,057 mi
Last recorded48,057 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS234 ADV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2009 48,057 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 48,055 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 47,500 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2008 47,500 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 44,826 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 44,826 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 41,778 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 39,559 miles

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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S234 ADV is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 S234 ADV, 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 S234 ADV registered?

S234 ADV is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 August 1998.

Is S234 ADV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S234 ADV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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