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B18 SLW

1999 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,899 mi
Last recorded62,899 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2014
Typical for 1999 Ford Ka59,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 SLW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2014 62,899 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 62,896 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear chassis corroding

Pass 3 Apr 2013 57,566 miles

Chassis rails and floor starting to rust badly.

Oil filter going rusty suggest service to include fuel filter also going rusty!!!

Outer sill offside rear starting to rust badly.

Rear brakes only just meet braking requirements suggest service and de-dust.

Fail 22 Mar 2013 57,119 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Chassis rails and floor starting to rust badly.

Oil filter going rusty suggest service to include fuel filter also going rusty!!!

Outer sill offside rear starting to rust badly.

Rear brakes only just meet braking requirements suggest service and de-dust.

Pass 2 Apr 2012 49,833 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

PROMPT offside rear outer sill rust corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2011 40,986 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s/f tyre outer wall cracking

Pass 3 Oct 2009 40,491 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 38,916 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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B18 SLW is a 1999 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 59,101 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B18 SLW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Ford Ka is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B18 SLW registered?

B18 SLW is a 1999 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 September 1999.

Is B18 SLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B18 SLW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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