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S302 CSG

1998 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,808 mi
Last recorded43,808 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS302 CSG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2010 43,808 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

exhaust partialy blocked,fibre coming out of tail pipe

no oil showing on dip stick

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

windscreen scratched by wiper blades

Pass 25 Jun 2009 37,351 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 37,346 miles

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

Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 31,885 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 27,415 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 23,626 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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S302 CSG is a 1998 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S302 CSG, 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 S302 CSG registered?

S302 CSG is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 November 1998.

Is S302 CSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S302 CSG shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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