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R526 YTW

1997 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

56,733 mi
Last recorded56,733 miles
Recorded on8 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Ka64,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR526 YTW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2009 56,733 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 May 2009 56,733 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Apr 2008 49,776 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 25 Apr 2008 49,776 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 9 May 2007 44,238 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 44,238 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2006 39,160 miles

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

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

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 YTW is a 1997 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R526 YTW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R526 YTW registered?

R526 YTW is a 1997 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 December 1997.

Is R526 YTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R526 YTW shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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