CarVerify

Free Car Check

S131 LRU

1999 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

75,072 mi
Last recorded75,072 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2009
Typical for 1999 Ford Ka59,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS131 LRU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2009 75,072 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 75,072 miles

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.165/65r13.

o/s outer cill corroded.

o/s/r chassis rail corroded by rear axle mounting.

wiper blades split on ends.

Pass 6 Jan 2009 72,291 miles

Oil leak

corrosion on both outer cills.

corrosion on inner chassis rail o/s/r.

engine coolant level low.

Pass 9 Jan 2008 69,417 miles

rear brake readings slighty low.

slight play in n/s/f stabilizer bar link.

Fail 7 Jan 2008 69,417 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear brake readings slighty low.

slight play in n/s/f stabilizer bar link.

Pass 5 Jan 2007 66,564 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 66,564 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 53,285 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
Full Ford Ka reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S131 LRU is a 1999 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S131 LRU, 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 S131 LRU?

You can check the full history of S131 LRU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S131 LRU registered?

S131 LRU is a 1999 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 January 1999.

Is S131 LRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S131 LRU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S131 LRU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S131 LRU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.