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S253 TVM

1998 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

6,785 mi
Last recorded6,785 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS253 TVM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2012 6,785 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 5,749 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 4,340 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 2,740 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 412 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 406 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 88,349 miles

fron t tyres wearing in side.

Fail 22 Mar 2007 88,349 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

fron t tyres wearing in side.

Pass 1 Apr 2006 80,242 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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S253 TVM is a 1998 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S253 TVM, 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 S253 TVM registered?

S253 TVM is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 August 1998.

Is S253 TVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S253 TVM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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