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S120 OPO

1999 Ford Ka

Bronze Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

83,144 mi
Last recorded83,144 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2013
Typical for 1999 Ford Ka59,101 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS120 OPO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1999
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2013 83,144 miles

corrosion floors sills and chassis

Pass 29 Dec 2011 67,809 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 67,809 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 60,189 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 60,189 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 53,158 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)

Fail 7 Jan 2010 53,158 miles

Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 46,828 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 39,837 miles

offside rear tyre worn

Fail 11 Jan 2008 39,837 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

offside rear tyre worn

Pass 13 Jan 2007 33,065 miles

Same advises as test number 100663917087.

Fail 13 Jan 2007 33,065 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside front tyre getting low on tread and damaged on outer sidewall.

Nearside rear coil spring in rusty condition.

Offside outer sill rusty.

Offside rear light cluster in poor condition.

Rear exhaust silencer in rusty condition.

Steering rack damp.

Pass 14 Jan 2006 28,715 miles

Same advises as test number 10294316447.

Fail 14 Jan 2006 28,715 miles

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Both outer sills have surface rust.

Offside front wishbone inner bush debonding.

Steering rack damp.

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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S120 OPO is a 1999 Ford Ka in Bronze with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S120 OPO, 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 S120 OPO registered?

S120 OPO is a 1999 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 February 1999.

Is S120 OPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S120 OPO shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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