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S237 XYA

1998 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

72,438 mi
Last recorded72,438 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS237 XYA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2012 72,438 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 72,413 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2011 66,827 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 23 Aug 2011 66,827 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 9 Aug 2011 66,732 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

nearside front bumper loose

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 61,160 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 51,671 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Aug 2009 51,671 miles

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 43,932 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 43,922 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 39,933 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 37,981 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 37,981 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 5 Aug 2005 36,355 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2005 36,355 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 XYA is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 XYA, 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 XYA registered?

S237 XYA is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 August 1998.

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