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S288 VEV

1998 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

2,395 mi
Last recorded2,395 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS288 VEV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2010 2,395 miles

N/S/F wheel stiff to rotate. (ok on RBT)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 2,395 miles

N/S/F wheel stiff to rotate. (ok on RBT)

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

Fail 9 Oct 2009 89,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 89,776 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 85,028 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Oct 2008 85,027 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 80,311 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2007 80,309 miles

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

n/s/f outer edge of tyre tread worn/ o/s/f inner edge of tyre tread worn

Pass 21 Oct 2006 73,736 miles

air bag light on

Fail 13 Oct 2006 73,665 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

air bag light staying on.

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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S288 VEV is a 1998 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S288 VEV, 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 S288 VEV registered?

S288 VEV is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 1998.

Is S288 VEV safe to buy?

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