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L40 SLL

1999 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

4,163 mi
Last recorded4,163 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2012
Typical for 1999 Ford Ka59,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL40 SLL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2012 4,163 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 100,933 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 100,933 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 97,722 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 94,711 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 94,711 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 91,845 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 87,703 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 80,619 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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L40 SLL is a 1999 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L40 SLL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L40 SLL registered?

L40 SLL is a 1999 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 1999.

Is L40 SLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L40 SLL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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