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S237 AAE

1998 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

84,450 mi
Last recorded84,450 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS237 AAE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 84,450 miles

interior mirror missing

Fail 9 Feb 2017 84,450 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

interior mirror missing

Pass 13 Jan 2016 80,532 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 75,796 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 72,483 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 66,791 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 62,152 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2011 62,152 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 56,107 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 49,762 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 44,597 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 44,597 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007
Pass 6 Sep 2006 40,485 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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S237 AAE is a 1998 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S237 AAE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S237 AAE registered?

S237 AAE is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S237 AAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S237 AAE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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