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R562 UKK

1997 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,090 mi
Last recorded71,090 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Ka64,290 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR562 UKK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2011 71,090 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 65,988 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

bonnet satftey catch semi seized

Pass 7 Jul 2009 60,712 miles

corrosion to near side and off side outer sills

Fail 6 Jul 2009 60,712 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

corrosion to near side and off side outer sills

Pass 14 Jul 2008 57,289 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 52,347 miles

Both nearside & offside door sills are corroded.

Pass 30 Jun 2006 48,748 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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R562 UKK 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 85.7%.

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 R562 UKK, 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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R562 UKK is a 1997 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R562 UKK shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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