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KYA 221K

1972 Ford Cortina

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

21,046 mi
Last recorded21,046 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 1972 Ford Cortina60,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKYA 221K
MakeFord
ModelCortina
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 21,046 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded but not within testable area

Pass 26 Apr 2016 20,753 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 19,197 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 41,900 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 41,908 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 13 May 2013 41,900 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 May 2012 41,900 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 41,900 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 41,900 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 41,900 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 41,295 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 99,731 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Jul 2005 98,093 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Cortina?

Based on 56,538 MOT tests across 7,991 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
409
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
7,991
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,806
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,355
brake binding 1,352
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,210
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,173
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KYA 221K is a 1972 Ford Cortina in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1972 Ford Cortina models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 60,147 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Cortina fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 2,806 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KYA 221K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Cortina typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 54 years old, this Ford Cortina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KYA 221K registered?

KYA 221K is a 1972 Ford Cortina, first registered on 14 April 1972.

Is KYA 221K safe to buy?

The MOT history for KYA 221K shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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