1998 Ford KA 1.3L Petrol · S957 BGH
1998 Ford KA (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1998. Recorded mileage 71,538 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD KA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/06/2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (26/03/2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,538 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1299cc
S957 BGH Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 17/06/2009
- 71,538 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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S957 BGH Mileage History
- 06/09/200549,216 mi
- 16/08/200656,851 mi+7,635 mi
- 17/08/200764,005 mi+7,154 mi
- 22/08/200764,022 mi+17 mi
- 11/04/200866,760 mi+2,738 mi
- 14/04/200866,760 mi
- 17/06/200971,538 mi+4,778 mi
- 17/06/200971,538 mi
Average of roughly 5,907 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
S957 BGH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Ka (S957 BGH) between September 2005 and June 2009.
The record contains 5 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 17 June 2009 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”; “Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”.
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