MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,658 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front brake discs rusty
Front chassis rails to front cross-member badly repaired
Front inner wheel arch areas rusty
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside rear brake binding
Nearside rear chassis rail corroded
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside and nearside rear sills, inner walls rusty
Offside rear brake slightly binding
Offside rear chassis rail corroded
Offside sill/door shut area corroded
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Slight lift/movement in Nearside front strut top mount
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front brake discs rusty
Front chassis rails to front cross-member badly repaired
Front inner wheel arch areas rusty
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside rear brake binding
Nearside rear chassis rail corroded
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside and nearside rear sills, inner walls rusty
Offside rear brake slightly binding
Offside rear chassis rail corroded
Offside sill/door shut area corroded
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Slight lift/movement in Nearside front strut top mount
Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)
Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
offside headlamp has condensation
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S236 SJN is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 S236 SJN, 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 S236 SJN registered?
S236 SJN is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 August 1998.
Is S236 SJN safe to buy?
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