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S131 XET

1999 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

15,624 mi
Last recorded15,624 miles
Recorded on18 May 2012
Typical for 1999 Ford Ka59,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS131 XET
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 May 2012 15,624 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

most of chassis slightly corroded

n/s & o/s outer & inner sills corroded

n/s/f & o/s/f brake hoses slightly deterioated

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall perished

passenger door damaged

Pass 18 May 2012 15,624 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

most of chassis slightly corroded

n/s & o/s outer & inner sills corroded

n/s/f & o/s/f brake hoses slightly deterioated

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall perished

passenger door damaged

Pass 18 May 2011 12,976 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion n/s/f

slight corrosion o/s/f

slight corrosion o/s/r & n/s/r outer sills

slight play in both front anti roll bar 'D' bushes

slight play n/s rack knuckle

Pass 12 May 2010 103,168 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 19 May 2009 86,930 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 75,550 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

oil sump very rusty and leaking

oil very low topped up before test

Fail 8 May 2008 75,550 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

oil sump very rusty and leaking

oil very low topped up before test

Pass 19 Mar 2007 69,746 miles

Oil leak

engine sump very rusty

Pass 13 Feb 2006 66,856 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2006 66,856 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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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S131 XET is a 1999 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XET, 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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S131 XET is a 1999 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 January 1999.

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