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S237 KFV

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,401 mi
Last recorded90,401 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS237 KFV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2014 90,401 miles

h /brake cable outter casing poor

Pass 2 Dec 2013 87,079 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Dec 2013 87,056 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 83,318 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 80,857 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 80,857 miles

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 79,410 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

hand brake cable outter and sills in poor condision

Fail 22 Nov 2010 79,402 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

hand brake cable outter and sills in poor condision

Pass 18 Nov 2009 77,311 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 77,311 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 74,141 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 74,141 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 69,668 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 69,668 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 65,051 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 KFV is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S237 KFV, 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 S237 KFV registered?

S237 KFV is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 September 1998.

Is S237 KFV safe to buy?

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