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S306 GGC

1998 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

41,687 mi
Last recorded41,687 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 Ford Ka62,348 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS306 GGC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2018 41,687 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Sill corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Sill corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Breather hose from Fuel tank is damp and hose repaired with tape (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Very Low Reading (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH ! Front Chassis Rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 40,718 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 40,717 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 34,792 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 34,791 miles

Fuel hose excessively damaged tank breather (7.2.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 33,615 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 33,615 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 32,299 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 32,299 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 30,666 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 30,666 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 28,375 miles

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

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

general corrosion on underside

o/s and n/s front lower arms rear mounts splitting and slight movement

o/s and n/s rear inner and outter cills corroded, but no holes found

rear brakes starting to get lazy

windscreen damage outside zone a, but smaller than 40mm

Pass 7 Sep 2011 26,406 miles

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

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

general corroion on underside

handbrake travel, but only just has a reserve

n/s rear light cluster slightly shorting out

o/s and n/s front lower arms inner mounting bushes split, but no movement found

rear brakes getting lazy

rear brakes increase and decrease getting near limit

Pass 10 Sep 2010 21,882 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

power steering pipes rusty

Fail 10 Sep 2010 21,882 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

power steering pipes rusty

Pass 2 Sep 2009 16,679 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

power steering pipes corroded

slight damage to n/s/f tyre side wall

Pass 12 Sep 2008 13,010 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 12,416 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 11,016 miles

damage to outer wall of n/side front tyre but no cords exposed.

Pass 4 Oct 2005 9,004 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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S306 GGC is a 1998 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 S306 GGC, 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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S306 GGC is a 1998 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 October 1998.

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