MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,602 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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CENTRE AND REAR EXHAUST CORRODED,SLIGHT BLOW AND LOOSE BAFFELS--O/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE--CLUTCH FAULTY
CENTRE AND REAR EXHAUST CORRODED,SLIGHT BLOW AND LOOSE BAFFELS--O/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE--CLUTCH FAULTY
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
HEAVY CORROSION N/S/F FLOOR .
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
HEAVY CORROSION N/S/F FLOOR .
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN SMOOTH ON INNER EDGES , LONG TRAVEL ON HAND BRAKE , HEAVY CORROSION N/S/F FLOOR .
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
rear axle bushes slightly worn
condensation in both headlamps/// air box insecure // signs of coolant thermostat housing
dimming both rear lamps
exhaust interpipe corroded// engine oil leak (suspect rocker cover)
gearbox to body earth strap broken
n/s/f wishbone bushes perish cracked and starting to seperate
o/s/f wishbone bushes perish cracked
rear number plate faded // front number plate discoloured
underbody corrosion inc sills and chassis
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
condensation in both headlamps/// air box insecure // signs of coolant thermostat housing
dimming both rear lamps
exhaust interpipe corroded// engine oil leak (suspect rocker cover)
gearbox to body earth strap broken
n/s/f wishbone bushes perish cracked and starting to seperate
o/s/f wishbone bushes perish cracked
rear number plate faded // front number plate discoloured
underbody corrosion inc sills and chassis
Condensation in n/s headlamp.
Corrosion at o/s and n/s front floors.
Front and rear no. plates discoloured.
Rear wiper not fully clearing rear screen.
Condensation in n/s headlamp.
Corrosion at o/s and n/s front floors.
Front and rear no. plates discoloured.
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear wiper not fully clearing rear screen.
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
engine oil leak (sump area and top of engine)
exhaust blow interpipe to rear silencer joint
front wipers smear
interior mirror missing
rear number plate faded
rear wiper not working
sump pan corroded
surface corrosion o/s/f and n/s/f floor
both rear brake flexys perish cracked
front brake discs corroded
front number plate discoloured
slight dimming rear lights
surface corrosion both outer sills
surface corrosion o/s/f floor
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both rear brake flexys perish cracked
front brake discs corroded
front number plate discoloured
slight dimming rear lights
surface corrosion both outer sills
surface corrosion o/s/f floor
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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S246 SNY is a 1998 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 S246 SNY, 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.
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S246 SNY is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 December 1998.
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