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R591 CVX

1997 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

39,424 mi
Last recorded39,424 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Ford Ka64,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR591 CVX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 39,424 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower wing corroded

Pass 7 May 2025 39,004 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor/wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 38,983 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor/wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 38,761 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 38,634 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2023 38,634 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 38,466 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside handbrake low on effort

Pass 21 Apr 2021 38,030 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 brake hoses perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

offside handbrake low on effort

Pass 14 May 2020 37,603 miles

offside handbrake low on effort

Fail 13 May 2020 37,588 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside handbrake low on effort

Pass 9 Apr 2019 36,877 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 36,531 miles

Both rear tyres cracking in tread

Nearside Front Tyre cracking through tread

Fail 6 Apr 2018 36,493 miles

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Both rear tyres cracking in tread

Nearside Front Tyre cracking through tread

Pass 13 Apr 2017 35,836 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 35,628 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front & offside rear (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 35,624 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front & offside rear (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 34,571 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 34,588 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 33,982 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 33,619 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 33,619 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 31,642 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 31,642 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 28,637 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 26,491 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 24,944 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 24,912 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 23,159 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 21,957 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 21,949 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2005 21,431 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2005 21,427 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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R591 CVX is a 1997 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 R591 CVX, 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 R591 CVX registered?

R591 CVX is a 1997 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 November 1997.

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The MOT history for R591 CVX shows 32 tests with a 65.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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