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S2 GDH

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2016
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,066 mi
Last recorded87,066 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS2 GDH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2015 87,066 miles

Advise front exhaust mount heavily corroded. Advise fan belt in poor condition. Advise both wipers to be changed.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 87,066 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Advise front exhaust mount heavily corroded. Advise fan belt in poor condition. Advise both wipers to be changed.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 80,521 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 72,415 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 66,810 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 60,419 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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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S2 GDH is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S2 GDH, 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 S2 GDH registered?

S2 GDH is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S2 GDH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S2 GDH shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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