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R593 GTL

1997 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

40,492 mi
Last recorded40,492 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Ka64,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR593 GTL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2012 40,492 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

offside front wiper blade still clearing the screen

Pass 28 Sep 2011 38,635 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside front and offside front discs are worn

Pass 8 Oct 2010 37,070 miles

nearside front and offside front discs are slightly worn

Pass 7 Oct 2009 34,342 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 34,342 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 32,437 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES NEAR LIMIT

Pass 8 Oct 2007 31,602 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

nearside mirror glass damaged

Pass 6 Oct 2006 30,485 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 29,447 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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R593 GTL is a 1997 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R593 GTL, 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 R593 GTL registered?

R593 GTL is a 1997 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R593 GTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R593 GTL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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