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S250 UUG

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

68,396 mi
Last recorded68,396 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS250 UUG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2011 68,396 miles

Oil leak

all brake flexis cracking

both front tyres worn to limit on inner edges

both inner sills rusted

both sills rusted

brake fluid level low

front pads worn

fuel filter rusty

handbrake tarvel

movement in rear axle bushes

osf brake grabbing

vehicles underbody rusted

Fail 9 Aug 2011 68,396 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

all brake flexis cracking

both inner sills rusted

both sills rusted

brake fluid level low

front pads worn

fuel filter rusty

handbrake tarvel

movement in rear axle bushes

osf brake grabbing

osf tyre worn to limit on inner edge

vehicles underbody rusted

Pass 31 Jul 2010 65,865 miles

Oil leak

all brake flexis cracking

all coil springs rusted

brake fluid level low

handbrake cable rusted

handbrake travel

movement in rear axle bushes

rear exhaust rubber cracking

Fail 23 Jul 2010 65,865 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

all brake flexis cracking

all coil springs rusted

brake fluid level low

handbrake cable rusted

handbrake travel

movement in rear axle bushes

rear exhaust rubber cracking

Pass 4 Aug 2009 60,399 miles

aux drive belt bearing noisy

battery insecure

both sills and inner sills rusted

handbrake travel

nsr tyre punctured

vehicles underbody rusted

Fail 31 Jul 2009 60,399 miles

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

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

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

aux drive belt bearing noisy

battery insecure

both sills and inner sills rusted

handbrake travel

nsr tyre punctured

vehicles underbody rusted

Pass 4 Aug 2008 56,801 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 56,774 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 21 Jul 2007 54,547 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2006 50,518 miles

advise rear of frront lower arm bushes split offside and nearside

Pass 17 Aug 2005 47,051 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2005 47,051 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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S250 UUG is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S250 UUG, 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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S250 UUG is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 August 1998.

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