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S282 OOV

1998 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

6,066 mi
Last recorded6,066 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS282 OOV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2010 6,066 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2010 5,969 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 99,619 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all four brake flex pipes starting to crack

anti roll bar link rubbers worn

Fail 22 Jun 2009 99,619 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all four brake flex pipes starting to crack

anti roll bar link rubbers worn

Pass 23 Jun 2008 95,341 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2008 95,291 miles

Offside Front 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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2007 92,644 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 88,970 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 88,970 miles

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

exhaust middle section has hanger broken, but supported fine by remaining hanger.both middle and rear sections are deteriorated

handbrake travel high

Pass 29 Jul 2005 85,165 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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S282 OOV is a 1998 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S282 OOV, 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 S282 OOV registered?

S282 OOV is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 September 1998.

Is S282 OOV safe to buy?

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