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R590 VAW

1997 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

54,830 mi
Last recorded54,830 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2007
Typical for 1997 Ford Ka64,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR590 VAW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2007 54,830 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

spare wheel rim distorted excessive

Fail 12 Oct 2007 54,815 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

spare wheel rim distorted excessive

Pass 20 Sep 2006 44,857 miles

rear view mirror missing,coil springs rusty,underbody & outer sills rusty,oil leaks & sump rusty....

Pass 21 Sep 2005 27,078 miles

front lower arm bushes weak,osr tyre out of shape,interior mirror missing,outter sills rusty...

Fail 21 Sep 2005 27,078 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front lower arm bushes weak,osr tyre out of shape,interior mirror missing,outter sills rusty...

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 VAW is a 1997 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VAW, 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 VAW registered?

R590 VAW is a 1997 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 August 1997.

Is R590 VAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R590 VAW shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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