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S249 KMJ

1998 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

29,305 mi
Last recorded29,305 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2021
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS249 KMJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2021 29,305 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 28,882 miles

both rear inner chassis/sills corroding

Fail 16 Jul 2020 28,882 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak silencer (8.2.1.1 (b))

both rear inner chassis/sills corroding

Pass 16 Jul 2019 28,542 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 27,999 miles

rear exhaust box has blow of gases

Pass 17 Jul 2017 27,432 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 26,715 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 26,712 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 25,977 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 25,162 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 24,394 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 23,717 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 22,993 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 22,208 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 21,376 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 20,374 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 19,590 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 18,389 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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S249 KMJ is a 1998 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S249 KMJ, 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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What year was S249 KMJ registered?

S249 KMJ is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 August 1998.

Is S249 KMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S249 KMJ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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