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S289 ANO

1998 Ford Ka

Bronze Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

59,925 mi
Last recorded59,925 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS289 ANO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2012 59,925 miles

both front tyres worn

Fail 29 Nov 2012 59,922 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres worn

Pass 3 Jun 2011 51,827 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 45,294 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

N/S & O/S outer sills corroded slightly

O/S/F wheel arch insecure

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

rear number plate slightly damaged

Fail 31 May 2010 45,248 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

N/S & O/S outer sills corroded slightly

O/S/F wheel arch insecure

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

rear number plate slightly damaged

Pass 27 Nov 2008 38,057 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 29,800 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 20,182 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 20,183 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2005 18,486 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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S289 ANO is a 1998 Ford Ka in Bronze with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S289 ANO, 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 S289 ANO registered?

S289 ANO is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 November 1998.

Is S289 ANO safe to buy?

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