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R595 AVF

1997 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

12,235 mi
Last recorded12,235 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Ka64,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR595 AVF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2011 12,235 miles

Both registration plates damaged.

General corrosion.

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

Nearside mirror glass cracked.

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 19 Mar 2011 12,230 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Both registration plates damaged.

General corrosion.

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

Nearside mirror glass cracked.

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 5,911 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 871 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 29 Aug 2008 871 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 94,569 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 94,569 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 86,838 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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R595 AVF is a 1997 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R595 AVF, 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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R595 AVF is a 1997 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 September 1997.

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