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S236 SJN

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,658 mi
Last recorded78,658 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS236 SJN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2012 78,658 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2012 78,622 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 75,817 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 72,644 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 62,662 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 62,662 miles

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)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 61,583 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

offside headlamp has condensation

Pass 19 Aug 2008 55,566 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 55,536 miles

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)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 48,275 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 48,264 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 46,411 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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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?

The MOT history for S236 SJN shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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