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R519 KHP

1997 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

79,817 mi
Last recorded79,817 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Ka64,290 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR519 KHP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2012 79,817 miles

Both front flexi brake hoses cracked

Both rear tyres sidewalls splitting

N/s & o/s front lower wishbone bushes starting to seperate from arm

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

bottom o/s corner of windscreen has sticker fitted inside & out covering possible crack

n/s/f tyre sidewalls & tread cracked/splitting also starting to get low on tread

slight splitting of o/s wiper

Fail 31 Jan 2012 79,816 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Both front flexi brake hoses cracked

Both rear tyres sidewalls splitting

N/s & o/s front lower wishbone bushes starting to seperate from arm

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

bottom o/s corner of windscreen has sticker fitted inside & out covering possible crack

n/s/f outer sill has corrosion holes

n/s/f tyre sidewalls & tread cracked/splitting also starting to get low on tread

o/s/f outer sill corrosion holes

slight splitting of o/s wiper

Pass 25 Jan 2011 72,268 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 63,355 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)

wear to front anti roll bar bushes -- corrosion beginning to both front floors -- corrosion to o/s screen pillar - tape repair

Fail 5 Nov 2009 63,355 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

wear to front anti roll bar bushes -- corrosion beginning to both front floors -- corrosion to o/s screen pillar - tape repair

Pass 13 Nov 2008 55,254 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2008 55,354 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 44,125 miles

wear in o/s of steering rack -- n/s front floor beginning to corrode

Fail 27 Oct 2007 44,119 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

wear in steering rack - o/s

Pass 3 Nov 2006 29,200 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 29,188 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

wear to front anti roll bar bushes -- o/s rear chassis beginning to corrode - behind axle mounting

Pass 27 Oct 2005 11,303 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 11,303 miles

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

wear to front wishbone rear bushes

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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R519 KHP is a 1997 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R519 KHP, 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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R519 KHP is a 1997 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 August 1997.

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