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S241 AAE

1998 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

6,645 mi
Last recorded6,645 miles
Recorded on27 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS241 AAE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2009 6,645 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

o/s and n/s rear axle bushes have slight play.o/s rear wheel bearing slightly noisey.o/s and n/s inner sills and o/s outer sill slightly corroded.

Pass 5 Jun 2008 91,456 miles

both front flexy brake pipes signs of wear

corrosion front brake discs

corrosion front exhaust bracket

oil weep at power steering rack area

Fail 4 Jun 2007 78,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine oil low †spare tyre held to tight †small leak at rear exhaust joint †corrosion /crud build up front discs †both front flexy brake pipes signs of wear

Pass 4 Jun 2007 78,511 miles

engine oil low †spare tyre held to tight †small leak at rear exhaust joint †corrosion /crud build up front discs †both front flexy brake pipes signs of wear

Pass 8 Jun 2006 65,443 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 65,443 miles

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

front exhaust mount corrosion †o/s front tyre 2mm tread

Pass 9 Jun 2005 56,685 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2005 56,684 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

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

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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S241 AAE is a 1998 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S241 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 S241 AAE registered?

S241 AAE is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 August 1998.

Is S241 AAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S241 AAE shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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