Archived DVLA record

1998 FORD KA1.3L Petrol

S833 BJO

Vehicle Insight Summary

With 97,457 miles recorded, this Red 1998 FORD KA runs on Petrol with a 1299cc engine. MOT is not on record and tax is unpaid.

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Registration no longer recorded by DVLA. This usually means the vehicle is now using a private plate.

MOT

Expired

Expires 19/12/2024

Tax

No data

£8.99

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Mileage: 97,457
Fuel: Petrol
Year: 1998
Engine: 1299cc

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/ 100 · Below Average

Public record health check: Below Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

! Older vehicle

A score of 45 doesn't mean it's safe to buy. Private markers don't appear in public data.

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Finance

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Write-off

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Salvage

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Imported

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Exported

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Scrapped

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Destruction

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V5C Logbook

Locked

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 30 Jul 2026, 01:38

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Registered in 1998, this Ford Ka with plate S833 BJO has undergone 5 MOT inspections since January 2022.

With 3 passes and 2 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 60%. The pass rate is roughly in line with national averages for vehicles of this age.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Brakes (7 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 6 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 7 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.

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ADVISORY

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Buying Score

35/100

Risk Level

High

Est. Annual Cost

£1,100-£1,500

Mileage

At 97,457 miles, the mileage is reasonab...

Our Verdict

Proceed with extreme caution. While this 1998 Red Ford Ka is still on the road, its MOT history reveals a chronic and recurring battle with structural corrosion that represents a significant safety and financial risk.

If you are considering this vehicle, you must prioritize a thorough underside inspection by a professional mechanic. The MOT history shows a systemic issue with the sills, floor, and suspension mountings; ensure that any previous welding is of high quality and not merely a surface-level fix. Check for fresh undersealing that might be masking further corrosion.

Negotiate the price heavily based on the vehicle's age and the likelihood of future structural failures. Demand a full service history to see if the engine has been maintained alongside the bodywork, as the recurring braking and steering issues seen in 2019 suggest a period of neglect.

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