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S245 UTU

1998 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

78,250 mi
Last recorded78,250 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS245 UTU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2011 78,250 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 78,245 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 72,255 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

n/s/r and o/s/r axel bush split resulting in movement

Fail 14 Aug 2010 72,255 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

n/s/r and o/s/r axel bush split resulting in movement

Pass 8 Aug 2009 69,321 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 65,773 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 62,574 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 62,574 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 61,643 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 60,664 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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S245 UTU is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UTU, 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 UTU?

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What year was S245 UTU registered?

S245 UTU is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 October 1998.

Is S245 UTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S245 UTU shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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