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R588 EVT

1997 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

76,529 mi
Last recorded76,529 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Ka64,290 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR588 EVT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2009 76,529 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

acceptable chassis repairs

accident damage noted to rear underside of vehicle

Pass 18 Jul 2008 73,278 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s/r & o/s/r beam bushes perished

Fail 14 Jul 2008 73,229 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 66,074 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 59,042 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 59,042 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2005 49,934 miles

1. ns & os inner & outer sills corroded †2. boot floor corroded †3. ns & os front & rear Chassis corroded †4. Rear subframe bushes are starting to split †5. na & os floor pans corroded †

6. P.A.S pipes corroded †7 Nsf trye is worn on edges †8. Rear brake backing plates are corroded †9. Brake flexi hoses staring to perrish and ferrules corroded †10 Steel Brake pipes corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2005 49,934 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

1. ns & os inner & outer sills corroded †2. Boot floor corroded †3. Ns & os Front & Rear chassis corroded †4. Rear Subframe bushes are starting to split †5. ns & os floor pans corroded †

6. P.A.S pipes are corroded †7. nsf tyre worn on edges †8. Rear brake backing plates corroded †9. Brake flexi hoses starting to perrish †10. Steel brake pipes corroded

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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R588 EVT is a 1997 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R588 EVT, 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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R588 EVT is a 1997 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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