1997 Ford KA 1.3L Petrol · P556 BFH
1997 Ford KA (1.3L, petrol). First registered 20/06/1997. Recorded mileage 49,169 miles. MOT valid until 15/01/2027. Taxed until 01/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD KA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/01/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/02/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,169 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
P556 BFH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/01/2026
- 49,169 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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P556 BFH Mileage History
- 30/11/202246,058 mi
- 08/12/202346,800 mi+742 mi
- 02/01/202446,812 mi+12 mi
- 17/12/202447,692 mi+880 mi
- 16/01/202649,169 mi+1,477 mi
Average of roughly 994 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P556 BFH 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 (P556 BFH) between November 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced end of outer sill requires”; “Offside Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)”; “Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
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