1997 Ford KA 1.3L Petrol · P585 EFJ
1997 Ford KA (1.3L, petrol). First registered 30 May 1997. Recorded mileage 25,011 miles. MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD KA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 25,011 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P585 EFJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/02/2026
- 25,011 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P585 EFJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Ka (P585 EFJ) between April 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
P585 EFJ Mileage History
- 09/04/202295,411 mi
- 25/04/202295,630 mi+219 mi
- 17/07/202312,134 mi-83,496 mi
- 28/02/202625,011 mi+12,877 mi
- 28/02/202625,011 mi
Average of roughly -18,095 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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