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R573 YEW

1997 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,865 mi
Last recorded79,865 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Ford Ka64,290 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR573 YEW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2015 79,865 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 69,787 miles

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

both front inner sills stating to corrode

Fail 14 Jul 2014 69,546 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front inner sills stating to corrode

Pass 17 Jul 2013 59,407 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 59,407 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 54,584 miles

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

both front brake discs badly lipped

Pass 23 Jul 2011 39,890 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 33,121 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 33,121 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 32,048 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 29,669 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 27,947 miles

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

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

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

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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R573 YEW is a 1997 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R573 YEW, 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 R573 YEW registered?

R573 YEW is a 1997 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 August 1997.

Is R573 YEW safe to buy?

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