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T790 RDV

1999 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,976 mi
Last recorded71,976 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 1999 Ford Ka59,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT790 RDV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 71,976 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak slight oil leak under the engine bay ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion slight sign of corrosion on the rear (6.1.A.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 70,360 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2016 70,360 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 68,372 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 68,372 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 59,287 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 May 2013 52,422 miles

Both front tyres have slight wear on inner edges

Both rear inner sill areas corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2012 49,348 miles

Spare wheel missing at time of test

Fail 13 Mar 2012 49,348 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 46,039 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 46,039 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear view mirror missing

Pass 12 Mar 2010 40,142 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 40,135 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 32,503 miles

slight weep on steering rack n/ sideo/side front tyre 2mm inner edge

Fail 10 Mar 2009 32,503 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

slight weep on steering rack n/ sideo/side front tyre 2mm inner edge

Pass 25 Feb 2008 31,450 miles

small ammount of grease around n/s/ rack boot unable to find split

Pass 20 Feb 2007 29,867 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 28,239 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
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T790 RDV is a 1999 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T790 RDV, 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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T790 RDV is a 1999 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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