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R570 VNP

1997 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

81,090 mi
Last recorded81,090 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Ka64,290 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR570 VNP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2009 81,090 miles

Corrosion to o/s/f bulkhead, boot floor, n/s/r & o/s/r inner sills, o/s/f & n/s/f sub frame mounting brackets

Long handbrake travel

O/s/f & n/s/f lower suspension arms rear bushes deteriorated

Fail 17 Dec 2009 81,090 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Corrosion to o/s/f bulkhead, boot floor, n/s/r & o/s/r inner sills, o/s/f & n/s/f sub frame mounting brackets

Long handbrake travel

O/s/f & n/s/f lower suspension arms rear bushes deteriorated

Pass 26 Jun 2009 79,132 miles

Corrosin to o/s/r inner sill, boot floor, n/s/r inner sill, n/s/f & o/s/f floor pans

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Radiator header tank cap mising

Fail 23 Jun 2009 79,132 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front 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)

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

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

Corrosin to o/s/r inner sill, boot floor, n/s/r inner sill, n/s/f & o/s/f floor pans

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Radiator header tank cap mising

Pass 4 Jul 2008 75,300 miles

Corrosion to o/s/f floor pan, n/s/f floor pan, o/s/r inner sill & n/s/r inner sill

Damage to n/s/f wheel rim

Fail 26 Jun 2008 75,223 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Corrosion to o/s/f floor pan, n/s/f floor pan, o/s/r inner sill & n/s/r inner sill

Damage to n/s/f wheel rim

Pass 22 Jun 2007 69,965 miles

Cracking to sdiewalls o/s/f & o/s/r tyres

Front brake discs worn

O/s/r & n/s/r axle bushes deteriorated

Slight corrosion n/s/f & o/s/f floor pans

Fail 21 Jun 2007 69,965 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Cracking to sidewalls o/s/f & o/s/r tyres

Front brake discs worn

O/s/r & n/s/r axle bushes deteriorated

Slight corrosion n/s/f & o/s/f floor pans

Pass 4 Jul 2006 65,631 miles

Corrosion to o/s/f & n/s/f brake discs

Fuel cap sealing ring deteriorated

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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R570 VNP 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 55.6%.

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 R570 VNP, 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 R570 VNP registered?

R570 VNP is a 1997 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 December 1997.

Is R570 VNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R570 VNP shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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