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R574 GDA

1997 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,456 mi
Last recorded62,456 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Ka64,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR574 GDA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2008 62,456 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

advise surface corrosian throughout

strong advise ns cill corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2007 59,496 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 56,221 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 56,221 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

all front suspension bushes splitting

rear brakes showing poor readings (hand & foot)

Pass 27 Aug 2005 52,089 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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R574 GDA is a 1997 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R574 GDA, 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 R574 GDA registered?

R574 GDA is a 1997 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R574 GDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R574 GDA shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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