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S522 KCK

1998 Ford Puma

Black Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

88,052 mi
Last recorded88,052 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS522 KCK
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 88,052 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2025 87,313 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Sep 2025 87,313 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 87,060 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 86,837 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 86,405 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 85,961 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 85,723 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 85,501 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 85,191 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 84,468 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 83,701 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 82,880 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 81,360 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 80,081 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 77,253 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 77,251 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 74,718 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 71,062 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 67,706 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 63,472 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 54,710 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 46,262 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

How Reliable is the Ford Puma?

Based on 713,333 MOT tests across 56,808 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
5,410
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
56,808
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 62,649
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 45,167
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 24,837
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23,649
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 20,373
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S522 KCK is a 1998 Ford Puma in Black with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 1998 Ford Puma models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 63,582 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Puma fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 62,649 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S522 KCK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Puma typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Ford Puma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S522 KCK?

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What year was S522 KCK registered?

S522 KCK is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 7 September 1998.

Is S522 KCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S522 KCK shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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