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S254 RDB

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,075 mi
Last recorded26,075 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS254 RDB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2008 26,075 miles

Both front wiper blades split at ends , Clears screen Ok at time of test but replacement recommended.

Both rear tyres cracked / perished.

Corrosion to rear panel around fuel filler flap, No projected sharp edge at time of test however it is advised it be treated / covered.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Aug 2008 26,075 miles

Both front wiper blades split at ends , Clears screen Ok at time of test but replacement recommended.

Both rear tyres cracked / perished.

Corrosion to rear panel around fuel filler flap, No projected sharp edge at time of test however it is advised it be treated / covered.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 24,152 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres cracked/perished

n/s rear quarter panel coroded under petrol cap cover

Fail 14 Aug 2007 24,152 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres cracked/perished

n/s headlamp aim slightly too low

n/s rear quarter panel coroded under petrol cap cover

Pass 31 Aug 2006 22,076 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 18,957 miles

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

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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S254 RDB is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 S254 RDB, 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 S254 RDB registered?

S254 RDB is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S254 RDB shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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