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S291 EAF

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

56,972 mi
Last recorded56,972 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS291 EAF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2012 56,972 miles

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

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

both rear tyres starting to perrish

slight ex leak rear silencer

w blades poor condition

Fail 7 Sep 2012 56,972 miles

Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

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

both rear tyres starting to perrish

slight ex leak rear silencer

w blades poor condition

Pass 26 Aug 2011 52,267 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

drivers wiper split at ends

rear tyres perishing

various areas showing signs of corrosion

Fail 3 Sep 2010 49,550 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front floorpans corroding. both outer sills/door shuts corroding

Pass 3 Sep 2010 49,550 miles

both front floorpans corroding. both outer sills/door shuts corroding

Pass 28 Aug 2009 46,874 miles

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

front floorpans showing signs of corrosion

Pass 29 Aug 2008 44,980 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 43,268 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2007 43,268 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2006 40,237 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 36,838 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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S291 EAF is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S291 EAF, 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 S291 EAF registered?

S291 EAF is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S291 EAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S291 EAF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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