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R596 JTW

1999 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,636 mi
Last recorded87,636 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2009
Typical for 1999 Ford Ka59,101 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR596 JTW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2009 87,636 miles

n/s/r tyre tread worn to 2mm on edges .

slight blow from exhaust joint .

Fail 10 Feb 2009 97,634 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r tyre tread worn to 2mm on edges .

slight blow from exhaust joint .

Pass 11 Feb 2008 82,023 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 76,691 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 70,928 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 70,928 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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R596 JTW is a 1999 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R596 JTW, 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 R596 JTW registered?

R596 JTW is a 1999 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 June 1999.

Is R596 JTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R596 JTW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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