MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
26,271 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
N/S/R SILL HEAVLEY CORRODED
N/S/R SILL HEAVLEY CORRODED
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f floor corrosion but not excessive.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
n/s/f floor corrosion but not excessive.
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S249 XNE is a 1998 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 S249 XNE, 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 XNE registered?
S249 XNE is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is S249 XNE safe to buy?
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