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R580 DGX

1997 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

78,901 mi
Last recorded78,901 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Ka64,290 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR580 DGX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2013 78,901 miles

Coolant leak

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

near side front tyre shows signs of being driven flat

Pass 10 Apr 2013 78,901 miles

Coolant leak

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

near side front tyre shows signs of being driven flat

Pass 14 Apr 2012 74,516 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 71,871 miles

o/s/f wish bone rear bush starting to perish

Pass 18 Feb 2010 67,569 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 63,887 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 61,474 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 59,279 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 58,114 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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R580 DGX is a 1997 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R580 DGX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R580 DGX registered?

R580 DGX is a 1997 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 August 1997.

Is R580 DGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R580 DGX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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