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S241 BVE

1998 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

98,323 mi
Last recorded98,323 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS241 BVE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2012 98,323 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2012 98,323 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 93,211 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 87,515 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 81,659 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 77,381 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 72,855 miles

Oil leak

number plates slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Nov 2006 69,028 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 63,766 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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S241 BVE is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BVE, 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 BVE registered?

S241 BVE is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 November 1998.

Is S241 BVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S241 BVE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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