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S290 TYA

1998 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

77,512 mi
Last recorded77,512 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS290 TYA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2011 77,512 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear wiper blade in poor condition

Fail 22 Oct 2011 77,510 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 3 Nov 2010 74,330 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Oct 2010 74,302 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Oct 2009 70,892 miles

Both front tyres badly worn on inner edges, recommend tracking check

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 70,892 miles

Both front tyres badly worn on inner edges, recommend tracking check

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 66,514 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 66,514 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2007 61,915 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 61,915 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 57,290 miles

Battery in poor condition

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

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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S290 TYA is a 1998 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S290 TYA, 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 S290 TYA registered?

S290 TYA is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 September 1998.

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