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L13 ALU

1999 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,418 mi
Last recorded64,418 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2008
Typical for 1999 Ford Ka59,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL13 ALU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2008 64,418 miles

STRONG ADVICE= nsf lower arm bush heavily breaking away from bonding

rear number plate cracked/play in all strut mounts/front discs pitting/front hoses perishing

Fail 1 Apr 2008 64,418 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

STRONG ADVICE= nsf lower arm bush heavily breaking away from bonding

rear number plate cracked/play in all strut mounts/front discs pitting/front hoses perishing

Pass 4 Apr 2007 44,318 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 40,890 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all 4 tyres perishing on edges †

Pass 1 Sep 2005 36,849 miles

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

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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L13 ALU is a 1999 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L13 ALU, 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 L13 ALU registered?

L13 ALU is a 1999 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is L13 ALU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L13 ALU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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