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1998 Ford KA 1.3L Petrol · S473 NHG

S473 NHG

1998 Ford KA (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/12/2001. Recorded mileage 69,526 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
FORD KA
Year / Origin
1998 · Glasgow
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 13/12/2010
Road Tax
Untaxed (01/12/2010)
Recorded Mileage
69,526 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.3L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 13/12/2010
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 01/12/2010
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1998
Engine
1299cc

S473 NHG Key Findings

  • 7 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 08/12/2009
  • 69,526 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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S473 NHG Mileage History

  1. 14/12/200548,703 mi
  2. 12/12/200656,586 mi+7,883 mi
  3. 16/11/200760,203 mi+3,617 mi
  4. 10/12/200865,980 mi+5,777 mi
  5. 10/12/200865,980 mi
  6. 04/12/200969,525 mi+3,545 mi
  7. 08/12/200969,526 mi+1 mi

Average of roughly 5,228 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.

S473 NHG MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 7 Oct 2026, 13:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Ka (S473 NHG) between December 2005 and December 2009.

The record contains 5 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 08 December 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 1 advisory notice is 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)”; “front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)”; “Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)”.

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