1997 Ford KA 1.3L Petrol · R31 YOJ
1997 Ford KA (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 87,424 miles. MOT expired on 11 Jan 2010.
- Make & Model
- FORD KA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Jan 2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jan 2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,424 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R31 YOJ Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/01/2009
- 87,424 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R31 YOJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Ka (R31 YOJ) between August 2005 and January 2009.
The record contains 4 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 January 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)”; “Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)”.
R31 YOJ Mileage History
- 15/08/200545,275 mi
- 17/08/200545,297 mi+22 mi
- 25/08/200657,962 mi+12,665 mi
- 29/08/200769,550 mi+11,588 mi
- 31/12/200887,424 mi+17,874 mi
- 12/01/200987,424 mi
Average of roughly 12,355 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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