MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
corrosion to all underbody areas, including fuel filler ,rear wiper arm area
engine sump corroded and leaking
heavy corrosion to exhaust sections
nearside rear tyre worn outer edge, nail in tread
offside front suspension arm , rear bush perished ,no excessive play
rear panel corroded to excess ,not in pescribed area
wiper blades split , screen clearence ok
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
offside front lower arm rear bush starting to split
slight play in steering rack
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
offside front lower arm rear bush starting to split
slight play in steering rack
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S283 UAL is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 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 S283 UAL, 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 S283 UAL registered?
S283 UAL is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 August 1998.
Is S283 UAL safe to buy?
The MOT history for S283 UAL shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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