1998 Ford KA 1.3L Petrol · S272 ADV
1998 Ford KA (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 29,506 miles. MOT expired on 13 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD KA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 29,506 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
S272 ADV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/08/2025
- 29,506 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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S272 ADV Mileage History
- 08/09/202119,762 mi
- 12/09/202221,986 mi+2,224 mi
- 07/09/202324,324 mi+2,338 mi
- 09/09/202427,125 mi+2,801 mi
- 29/08/202529,506 mi+2,381 mi
Average of roughly 2,453 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S272 ADV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Ka (S272 ADV) between September 2021 and August 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 14 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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.
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