1997 Ford KA 1.3L Petrol · R424 AWR
1997 Ford KA (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 23,205 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD KA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/07/2009
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 23,205 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
R424 AWR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/07/2008
- 23,205 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 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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R424 AWR Mileage History
- 01/04/200618,017 mi
- 11/06/200721,135 mi+3,118 mi
- 15/06/200721,135 mi
- 01/07/200823,205 mi+2,070 mi
- 12/07/200823,205 mi
Average of roughly 2,275 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R424 AWR 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 (R424 AWR) between April 2006 and July 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 July 2008 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: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)”.
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