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S135 MRN

1999 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,446 mi
Last recorded67,446 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2009
Typical for 1999 Ford Ka59,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS135 MRN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2009 67,446 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

lower steering uj worn

Fail 24 Oct 2009 67,362 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 14 Nov 2008 64,051 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 12 Nov 2008 64,038 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 2 Nov 2007 60,589 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside rear tyre has cut in side wall

Fail 2 Nov 2007 60,589 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside rear tyre has cut in side wall

Pass 6 Nov 2006 53,656 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 53,518 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) 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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S135 MRN is a 1999 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 S135 MRN, 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

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What year was S135 MRN registered?

S135 MRN is a 1999 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S135 MRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S135 MRN shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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