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N18 MWS

1999 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

37,146 mi
Last recorded37,146 miles
Recorded on20 May 2013
Typical for 1999 Ford Ka59,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN18 MWS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2013 37,146 miles

Coolant level low

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil level low

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 20 May 2013 37,146 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Coolant level low

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil level low

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 23 May 2012 34,593 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 34,593 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 May 2011 31,228 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 11 May 2011 31,084 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Corrosion nearside rear sill panel trailing arm area

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2010 27,728 miles

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

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

under vehicle corroded

Pass 13 May 2009 24,457 miles

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 13 May 2009 24,456 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 May 2008 20,429 miles

front brake discs a bit rusty

vehicle underneath has surface corrosion

Fail 1 May 2008 20,429 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

vehicle underneath has surface corrosion

Pass 30 Nov 2006 17,192 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 15,218 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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N18 MWS is a 1999 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1999 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 59,101 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 N18 MWS, 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 N18 MWS registered?

N18 MWS is a 1999 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 December 1999.

Is N18 MWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N18 MWS shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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