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S243 RWP

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2018
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,038 mi
Last recorded26,038 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS243 RWP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 25 Sep 2017 26,038 miles

interior mirror missing

Pass 28 Sep 2016 18,459 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 10,745 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 9,929 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 9,170 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 8,430 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 7,671 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 6,865 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 5,636 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 4,237 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 3,099 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 2,278 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 1,661 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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S243 RWP is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S243 RWP, 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 S243 RWP registered?

S243 RWP is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 August 1998.

Is S243 RWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S243 RWP shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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