1997 Ford KA 1.3L Petrol · P556 OWF
1997 Ford KA (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/06/1997. Recorded mileage 22,345 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD KA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/03/2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/04/2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 22,345 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1299cc
P556 OWF Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/03/2011
- 22,345 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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P556 OWF Mileage History
- 01/03/200693,830 mi
- 02/03/200693,830 mi
- 21/03/20071,191 mi-92,639 mi
- 27/03/20071,191 mi
- 29/02/20086,178 mi+4,987 mi
- 10/03/200911,969 mi+5,791 mi
- 18/03/200911,976 mi+7 mi
- 12/03/201016,781 mi+4,805 mi
- 16/03/201016,788 mi+7 mi
- 09/03/201122,345 mi+5,557 mi
Average of roughly -14,237 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P556 OWF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Ka (P556 OWF) between March 2006 and March 2011.
The record contains 6 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 09 March 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)”; “Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)”; “Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)”.
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