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R534 SDA

1997 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,984 mi
Last recorded30,984 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Ka64,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR534 SDA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc
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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 15 Jul 2009 30,984 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 29,885 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 28,595 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 26,685 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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R534 SDA is a 1997 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R534 SDA, 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 R534 SDA registered?

R534 SDA is a 1997 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R534 SDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R534 SDA shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R534 SDA have outstanding finance?

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