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R51 DVX

1997 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

20,798 mi
Last recorded20,798 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Ka64,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR51 DVX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2010 20,798 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 20,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

both rear brake flexi hoses perished

front bumper damaged

n/s inner c.v gaitor holed

n/s/f wheel rim distorted

n/s/f wiper blade smeary

n/s/r handbrake performance low

o/s/f and n/s/f wishbone bushes unbonding/perished

o/s/f tyre wearing outer edge(165/65/13)

o/s/r tyre cracked/perished

rear axle beam bushes deteriorating

stone chip on windscreen

Pass 8 Jul 2009 10,320 miles

both rear top shock mounts just meet

exhaust corroding

front discs corroded

handbrake has travel

rear bumper damaged

slight gearbox oil leak

Fail 7 Jul 2009 10,320 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

both rear top shock mounts just meet

exhaust corroding

front discs corroded

handbrake has travel

rear bumper damaged

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2008 99,393 miles

front discs LOOK worn

handbrake has travel

n/s/f trye slight mishape

n/s/f wheel rim dented and slight buckle

rear number plate cracked

slight play in both rear top shock mounts

Fail 2 Jul 2008 99,227 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear number plate cracked

exhaust corroded

front discs LOOK worn

handbrake has travel

n/s/f trye slight mishape

n/s/f wheel rim dented and slight buckle

slight play in both rear top shock mounts

Pass 10 Jul 2007 85,516 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 85,516 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear reg plate cracked

Pass 12 Jul 2006 81,301 miles

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

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

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

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

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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R51 DVX is a 1997 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R51 DVX, 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 R51 DVX registered?

R51 DVX is a 1997 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R51 DVX safe to buy?

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