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R592 YEX

1997 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,761 mi
Last recorded84,761 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Ka64,290 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR592 YEX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2008 84,761 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 84,658 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 66,721 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 66,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2006 62,828 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 56,081 miles

1,exhaust system corroded. †2, both front inner wishbone bushes worn.

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 YEX is a 1997 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R592 YEX, 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 YEX registered?

R592 YEX is a 1997 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 August 1997.

Is R592 YEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R592 YEX shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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