1997 Ford KA 1.3L Petrol · 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
- 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: 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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R610 XKX Mileage History
- 10/10/200636,231 mi
- 03/10/200740,330 mi+4,099 mi
- 11/10/200842,311 mi+1,981 mi
- 07/09/200942,465 mi+154 mi
- 19/09/200942,482 mi+17 mi
- 07/10/201046,497 mi+4,015 mi
- 12/10/201150,150 mi+3,653 mi
- 26/10/201255,621 mi+5,471 mi
- 24/10/201356,302 mi+681 mi
- 25/10/201356,304 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 2,851 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
R610 XKX 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 (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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