1997 Ford KA 1.3L Petrol · P778 BEL
1997 Ford KA (1.3L, petrol). First registered 19 Mar 1997. Recorded mileage 65,469 miles. MOT expired on 10 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD KA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,469 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P778 BEL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2024
- 65,469 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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P778 BEL Mileage History
- 18/02/202259,910 mi
- 23/02/202259,910 mi
- 05/04/202363,455 mi+3,545 mi
- 12/04/202363,455 mi
- 10/04/202465,469 mi+2,014 mi
Average of roughly 2,597 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P778 BEL 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 (P778 BEL) between February 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 April 2024 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 (6 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced C”; “Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))”.
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