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RIL 5440

1999 Ford Ka

Red Other 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

47,408 mi
Last recorded47,408 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 1999 Ford Ka59,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIL 5440
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2021 47,408 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 40,052 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 40,037 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 33,827 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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RIL 5440 is a 1999 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RIL 5440, 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

How do I check the history of RIL 5440?

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What year was RIL 5440 registered?

RIL 5440 is a 1999 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 1999.

Is RIL 5440 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RIL 5440 shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RIL 5440 have outstanding finance?

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