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S256 SLB

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

70,233 mi
Last recorded70,233 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS256 SLB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 70,233 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 68,254 miles

Both sills inner and outer showing signs of corrosion

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Apr 2017 68,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Both sills inner and outer showing signs of corrosion

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 63,482 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both outer sill panels showing signs of corrosion

Pass 14 Apr 2015 46,071 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear tyre showing signs of age (cracking around sidewall)

slight noise from nearside wheel on rotation

Fail 14 Apr 2015 46,071 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear tyre showing signs of age (cracking around sidewall)

slight noise from nearside wheel on rotation

Pass 11 Apr 2014 32,851 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

both rear tyres slightly dewteriorated (cracking)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 21,688 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Dec 2011 6,645 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 6,295 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 6,167 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 6,142 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 5,862 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 5,861 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 5,480 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 5,479 miles

Rear Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 5,119 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2005 4,728 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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S256 SLB is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 S256 SLB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S256 SLB registered?

S256 SLB is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 September 1998.

Is S256 SLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S256 SLB shows 18 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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