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R531 LDY

1997 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

66,232 mi
Last recorded66,232 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Ka64,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR531 LDY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2013 66,232 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 62,878 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 61,249 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 61,249 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2010 54,933 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 54,933 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 511,510 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 51,151 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Front bumper insecure

Fail 28 Jan 2008 49,558 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 49,558 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 46,788 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 46,788 miles

Nearside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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R531 LDY is a 1997 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R531 LDY, 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 R531 LDY registered?

R531 LDY is a 1997 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R531 LDY safe to buy?

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