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R537 EVL

1997 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,327 mi
Last recorded93,327 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Ka64,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR537 EVL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2011 93,327 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 93,322 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 85,627 miles

CORROSION IN O/S/R CHASSIS CORROSION IN O/S OUTTER SILL CORROSION ON FRONT BRAKE DICS

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

Fail 19 Jun 2009 84,031 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

spare tyre flat and perishing

Pass 19 Jun 2009 84,031 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

spare tyre flat and perishing

Pass 2 Apr 2008 69,484 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Wheel Trim Missing, Offside Front & Nearside Rear Wheel Trims Damaged. Nearside Rear Tyre Perished.

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 60,784 miles

Engine Oil Leak Repaired O/K & As Left From VT32/490463497051.

Fail 3 Apr 2007 60,784 miles

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

EXCESSIVE ENGINE OIL LEAK & ENGINE OVERFILLED WITH OIL.

Nearside Front Wheel Trim Damaged,Nearside Door Mirror Glass Fractured,Parking Brake Cables Outer Covers Corroded,Power Steering Metal Pipes Badly Corroded.

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 56,437 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Engine Oil @ Minimum Level, Cylinder Head Spark Plug Recesses Corroded, Auxillary Drive Belt Paerished, Power Steering Metal Pipes Corroded, Offside & Nearside Front Inner Wing Panels Corroded, Parking Brake Cable Outer Covers Corroded.

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking Brake Lever Has Long Travel.

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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R537 EVL is a 1997 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R537 EVL, 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 R537 EVL registered?

R537 EVL is a 1997 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 August 1997.

Is R537 EVL safe to buy?

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