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R526 RSP

1997 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,864 mi
Last recorded28,864 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Ka64,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR526 RSP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2013 28,864 miles

offside front anti roll bar D rubber worn

offside rear tyre worn on edges

offside rear wheel bearing slight play

Fail 15 Mar 2013 28,864 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

offside front anti roll bar D rubber worn

offside rear tyre worn on edges

offside rear wheel bearing slight play

Pass 23 Mar 2012 25,555 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 25,555 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 20,826 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 13,971 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 6,211 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 6,211 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 1,520 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 1,520 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

both front tyres worn inside edges

emissions erratic

front no, plate soon req replacing

Pass 6 Feb 2007 96,444 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 90,800 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 RSP is a 1997 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RSP, 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 RSP registered?

R526 RSP is a 1997 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R526 RSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R526 RSP shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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