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R595 GDA

1997 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,807 mi
Last recorded96,807 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Ka64,290 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR595 GDA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2013 96,807 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 96,772 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 93,246 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 93,246 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 May 2011 83,095 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 83,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 77,872 miles

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

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

surface corrosion on nearside floor at sub frame mount

Fail 29 Jan 2009 77,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

surface corrosion on nearside front floor at subframe mount

Pass 24 Oct 2007 66,700 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 53,195 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 GDA is a 1997 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R595 GDA, 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 R595 GDA registered?

R595 GDA is a 1997 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 September 1997.

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