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S136 DNJ

1999 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

14,555 mi
Last recorded14,555 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2010
Typical for 1999 Ford Ka59,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS136 DNJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2010 14,555 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front floors & offside rear chassis getting rusty

offside outter sill getting rusty

Fail 20 Dec 2010 14,508 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front floors & offside rear chassis getting rusty

offside outter sill getting rusty

Pass 7 Dec 2009 7,800 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 Dec 2009 7,756 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2008 99,993 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 92,324 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Dec 2007 92,324 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2006 85,629 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 75,838 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2006 75,838 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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S136 DNJ 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 60%.

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 S136 DNJ, 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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S136 DNJ is a 1999 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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