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H88 DEN

1997 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2012
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

48,467 mi
Last recorded48,467 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Ka64,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH88 DEN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2012 48,467 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

drivers door handle missing

nearside rear tyre outer wall perishing

nearside rear wheel inner rim damaged

offside rear tyre outer wall perishing

rear number plate damaged

Pass 1 Aug 2011 39,005 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 23 Jul 2010 33,929 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

handbrake has long travel

non-genuine/temperary fuel filler cap fitted

Fail 23 Jul 2010 33,929 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

handbrake has long travel

non-genuine/temperary fuel filler cap fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2009 27,545 miles

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

handbrake has long travel

offside rear brake hose slightly twisted

Fail 3 Jun 2009 27,545 miles

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

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

handbrake has long travel

offside rear brake hose slightly twisted

Pass 13 Jun 2008 23,488 miles

both rear suspension strut turret bushes worn

Fail 13 Jun 2008 23,488 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

both rear suspension strut turret bushes worn

Pass 18 Jan 2008 22,772 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 22,276 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 22,276 miles

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 21,699 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2005 20,875 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2005 20,875 miles

Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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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H88 DEN is a 1997 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.7% with a typical mileage of 64,290 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 H88 DEN, 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 29 years old, this Ford Ka is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H88 DEN registered?

H88 DEN is a 1997 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 June 1997.

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