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Q249KUA

1997 Westfield SE

Yellow Petrol 1678cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

7,325 mi
Last recorded7,325 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Westfield SE7,269 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ249KUA
MakeWestfield
ModelSE
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,678cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 7,325 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 7,282 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 7,269 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 7,260 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 7,138 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 7,000 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 6,935 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 6,897 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 6,897 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 6,872 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 6,798 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 6,798 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 6,795 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Fail 7 Aug 2015 6,795 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Fail 31 Jul 2014 6,759 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 6,759 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 6,740 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2013 6,740 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 6,291 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 6,291 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 6,158 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 6,010 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 6,008 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 5,882 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 5,558 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 5,280 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 4,805 miles

How Reliable is the Westfield SE?

Based on 3,225 MOT tests across 332 vehicles.

87.0%
Pass Rate
326
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
332
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 35
Steering rack gaiter split 31
position lamp(s) not working 26
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 25
Stop lamp not working 25
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Q249KUA is a 1997 Westfield SE in Yellow with a 1,678cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 1997 Westfield SE models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 7,269 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 Westfield SE fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Q249KUA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Westfield SE typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 29 years old, this Westfield SE is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q249KUA registered?

Q249KUA is a 1997 Westfield SE, first registered on 8 April 1997.

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