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R571 YKJ

1997 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

45,424 mi
Last recorded45,424 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Ford Ka64,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR571 YKJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 45,424 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 45,402 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount knocks (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded within 30 cm of seat mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower front of arch holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount knocks (5.3.2 (c))

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs very corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine sump corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2024 44,668 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 44,667 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 44,541 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2023 44,541 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 44,046 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON OUTER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SMALL STONE CHIP. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 44,046 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON OUTER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SMALL STONE CHIP. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 43,406 miles

Central Front Upper Obligatory mirror slightly loose HELD ON WITH TAPE. (3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing around outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 43,226 miles

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover slightly leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp WHEN INDICTOR USED. (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 43,044 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking on outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 42,285 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 41,451 miles

Offside Rear tyre slightly cracking around outer sidewall.

Pass 22 Jul 2016 41,149 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 40,495 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 39,514 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 39,253 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 25 Jul 2013 39,252 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

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

Coolant leak

Pass 18 Jul 2012 38,902 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 37,778 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 25 Jul 2011 37,776 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Coolant leak

Pass 27 Jul 2010 36,943 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 36,193 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r tyre on the limit,front suspension bushes splitting,creaking noise from front

Pass 25 Jul 2008 35,530 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 34,221 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 33,368 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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R571 YKJ is a 1997 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R571 YKJ, 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 R571 YKJ registered?

R571 YKJ is a 1997 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R571 YKJ shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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