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S292 TBA

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

22,529 mi
Last recorded22,529 miles
Recorded on14 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS292 TBA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2011 22,529 miles

both front floorpans corroded

both front tyres worn to legal limit

both inner sills corroded and weak

both outer sills corroded and weak

both rear chassis legs corroded around rear suspension mountings

rear footbrake performance low

Fail 13 May 2011 22,498 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front floorpans corroded

both front tyres worn to legal limit

both inner sills corroded and weak

both outer sills corroded and weak

both rear chassis legs corroded around rear suspension mountings

rear footbrake performance low

Pass 11 May 2010 14,736 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 14,736 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 16 Apr 2010 14,535 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

chip in screen o/s

Fail 6 Apr 2009 10,706 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 10,706 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 1,063 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 1,041 miles

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 90,507 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 90,507 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 79,974 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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S292 TBA is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 S292 TBA, 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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S292 TBA is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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