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R592 KTL

1997 Ford Ka

Orange Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,717 mi
Last recorded86,717 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2017
Typical for 1997 Ford Ka64,290 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR592 KTL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2017 86,717 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2017 86,717 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 84,547 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2014 84,542 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery not fully secure

Bonnet catch stiff and not always reliable

Boot floor buckled and corroded

Heavy surface corrosion in front and rear chassis sections, floors, inner arches and inner sills, and front subframe mounting areas

NOTE! AREAS OF CORROSION ARE MARKED WITH CHALK FOR GUIDANCE ONLY, ASSESSMENT OF THE EXTENT OF REPAIR MUST BE MADE WHEN METAL IS CLEANED OFF FOR WELDING.

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

Nearside rear brake binds slightly

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

Offside front and offside rear wheels are slightly buckled

Offside front screen pillar is holed with corrosion. Extent of corrosion is concealed by trims, but no prescribed areas can be seen to be affected, STRIP AND INSPECTION IS ADVISED

Play in rear trailing arm (axle) bushes

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 71,114 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 10 Mar 2011 71,114 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 49,789 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 49,789 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 49,585 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 49,585 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 44,683 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 44,683 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 39,223 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 35,991 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2005 34,285 miles

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

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

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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R592 KTL is a 1997 Ford Ka in Orange with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R592 KTL, 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 R592 KTL registered?

R592 KTL is a 1997 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 December 1997.

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