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S304 VOC

1998 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,475 mi
Last recorded69,475 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS304 VOC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2011 69,475 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 64,162 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 58,268 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2008 52,462 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r tyre perished

wheel trims fitted at time of test unable to fully inspect front brake discs and pads

Pass 16 Aug 2008 52,462 miles

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r tyre perished

wheel trims fitted at time of test unable to fully inspect front brake discs and pads

Pass 9 Aug 2007 46,839 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 44,270 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both rear outer tyre walls perished

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s headlamp aim/pattern fuzzy

rear number plate cracked

Fail 17 Aug 2006 44,251 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both rear outer tyre walls perished

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s headlamp aim/pattern fuzzy

rear number plate cracked

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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S304 VOC 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 75%.

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 S304 VOC, 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 S304 VOC registered?

S304 VOC is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 December 1998.

Is S304 VOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S304 VOC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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