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S245 CNH

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,809 mi
Last recorded76,809 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS245 CNH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2011 76,809 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 76,809 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 65,568 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 65,568 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 60,193 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 57,182 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 53,358 miles

wiper blades split at ends

Pass 25 Sep 2006 52,834 miles

exhaust/securing mount corroded and weak

front and rear coil springs corroded

nearside and offside outer sill blisterd corroded and getting weak

nearside and offside rear brake performance low requires inspection/repair

nearside front floor corroded and weak with in perscribed area

offside front tyre worn close to limit

offside inner sill/floor corroded and getting weak

slight leak power steering rack

windscreen damaged zone a below 10mm

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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S245 CNH is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S245 CNH, 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

How do I check the history of S245 CNH?

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What year was S245 CNH registered?

S245 CNH is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 August 1998.

Is S245 CNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S245 CNH shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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