1997 Ford KA 1.3L Petrol · R121 MKX
1997 Ford KA (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1997. Recorded mileage 82,406 miles. MOT expired on 17 May 2012. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD KA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 May 2012
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,406 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
R121 MKX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/05/2011
- 82,406 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R121 MKX 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 (R121 MKX) between December 2005 and May 2011.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 May 2011 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: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”.
R121 MKX Mileage History
- 05/12/200573,974 mi
- 05/12/200573,974 mi
- 07/05/201076,401 mi+2,427 mi
- 16/05/201182,406 mi+6,005 mi
- 18/05/201182,406 mi
Average of roughly 1,548 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (R121 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as R121MKX.
PEUGEOT
206
AUDI
A4
AUDI
A1
LAND ROVER
RANGE ROVER SPORT
MERCEDES-BENZ
A-CLASS
BMW
3 SERIES
HYUNDAI
SANTA FE
VAUXHALL
CORSA
AUDI
Q3
AUDI
A6
VOLKSWAGEN
T-ROC MATCH TSI
FORD
TRANSIT
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.