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1997 Ford KA 1.3L Petrol · R610 XKX

R610 XKX

1997 Ford KA (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1997. Recorded mileage 56,304 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
FORD KA
Year / Origin
1997 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 25/10/2014
Road Tax
Untaxed (01/02/2014)
Recorded Mileage
56,304 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.3L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 25/10/2014
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 01/02/2014
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1997
Engine
1299cc

R610 XKX Key Findings

  • 10 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 25/10/2013
  • 56,304 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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R610 XKX Mileage History

  1. 10/10/200636,231 mi
  2. 03/10/200740,330 mi+4,099 mi
  3. 11/10/200842,311 mi+1,981 mi
  4. 07/09/200942,465 mi+154 mi
  5. 19/09/200942,482 mi+17 mi
  6. 07/10/201046,497 mi+4,015 mi
  7. 12/10/201150,150 mi+3,653 mi
  8. 26/10/201255,621 mi+5,471 mi
  9. 24/10/201356,302 mi+681 mi
  10. 25/10/201356,304 mi+2 mi

Average of roughly 2,851 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.

R610 XKX MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 7 Oct 2026, 20:52
MOT Analysis

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 (R610 XKX) between October 2006 and October 2013.

The record contains 8 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 25 October 2013 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: Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 16 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: “Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)”; “Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)”; “Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”.

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