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R589 EVT

1997 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2006
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,073 mi
Last recorded85,073 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2005
Typical for 1997 Ford Ka64,290 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR589 EVT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 7 Sep 2005 85,073 miles

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

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

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

n/s front wheel bearing,slight noise on road test.

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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R589 EVT is a 1997 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R589 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R589 EVT registered?

R589 EVT is a 1997 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R589 EVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R589 EVT shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R589 EVT have outstanding finance?

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