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S302 JSS

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,745 mi
Last recorded66,745 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS302 JSS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2009 66,745 miles

oil sump corroded and leaking

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2009 66,745 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

oil sump corroded and leaking

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2008 64,252 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 64,250 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 62,654 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 62,644 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

fuel tank corroded no leaks

nearside front anti roll bar link rubber bushes split no excessive play

Pass 27 Jul 2006 61,683 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 61,683 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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 JSS is a 1998 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 S302 JSS, 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 JSS registered?

S302 JSS is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S302 JSS safe to buy?

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