MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,313 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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BOTH INNER DOOR SILLS CORRODED
BOTH OUTER DOOR SILLS CORRODED
FRONT FLOOR CORRODED ON BOTH SIDES
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/S/R WHEEL - OUTER BEAD RIM DENTED
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
BOTH INNER DOOR SILLS CORRODED
BOTH OUTER DOOR SILLS CORRODED
FRONT FLOOR CORRODED ON BOTH SIDES
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/S/R WHEEL - OUTER BEAD RIM DENTED
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)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
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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S258 SLF is a 1998 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 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 S258 SLF, 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 S258 SLF registered?
S258 SLF is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 August 1998.
Is S258 SLF safe to buy?
The MOT history for S258 SLF shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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