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R590 UOK

1997 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,609 mi
Last recorded73,609 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Ka64,290 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR590 UOK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2008 73,609 miles

BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION WISHBONE REAR BUSHES SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

O/S/R CHASSIS MEMBER AND N/S/F FLOORPAN SLIGHTLY CORRODED

REAR BOOT LID SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

REAR NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER TOP MOUNTINGS SLIGHTLY WORN

Pass 12 Jan 2008 62,844 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 62,844 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

signs of accident repairs

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2006 58,690 miles

corrosion appearing n/side front floor area. †front discs rusty. †

Pass 9 Jan 2006 55,999 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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R590 UOK is a 1997 Ford Ka in Red 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 R590 UOK, 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 R590 UOK registered?

R590 UOK is a 1997 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 September 1997.

Is R590 UOK safe to buy?

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