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S246 SNY

1998 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2013
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

99,602 mi
Last recorded99,602 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS246 SNY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2012 99,602 miles

CENTRE AND REAR EXHAUST CORRODED,SLIGHT BLOW AND LOOSE BAFFELS--O/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE--CLUTCH FAULTY

Fail 12 Mar 2012 99,602 miles

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)

Fail 11 Mar 2011 94,536 miles

HEAVY CORROSION N/S/F FLOOR .

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 94,536 miles

HEAVY CORROSION N/S/F FLOOR .

Fail 26 Jan 2011 92,915 miles

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 .

Pass 11 Mar 2010 85,370 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 85,370 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 80,819 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2009 80,816 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 75,674 miles

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.

Fail 30 May 2008 75,674 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 71,508 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 71,504 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 66,054 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2006 66,054 miles

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?

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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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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