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R526 DNW

1997 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,018 mi
Last recorded94,018 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Ka64,290 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR526 DNW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2012 94,018 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight movement in both front anti roll bar rubber mounts

welding repair to o/s/rear chassis by subframe mounting

Pass 25 Mar 2011 91,433 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 91,429 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 88,471 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 88,451 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 88,449 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 17 Sep 2007 84,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise on condition of exhaust front pipe bracket

Pass 17 Sep 2007 84,574 miles

advise on condition of exhaust front pipe bracket

Pass 25 Sep 2006 77,507 miles

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

advise on slight corrosion to offside rear chassis

Pass 4 Oct 2005 69,806 miles

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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R526 DNW is a 1997 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R526 DNW, 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 R526 DNW registered?

R526 DNW is a 1997 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 August 1997.

Is R526 DNW safe to buy?

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