Official DVLA Record

1997 Ford KA 1.3L Petrol · R355 CTW

R355 CTW

1997 Ford KA (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1997. Recorded mileage 73,792 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
FORD KA
Year / Origin
1997 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 20/10/2012
Road Tax
Untaxed (01/11/2012)
Recorded Mileage
73,792 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.3L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 20/10/2012
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 01/11/2012
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1997
Engine
1299cc

R355 CTW Key Findings

  • 6 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 11/10/2011
  • 73,792 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes 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

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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R355 CTW Mileage History

  1. 09/10/200967,014 mi
  2. 12/10/200967,014 mi
  3. 15/10/201068,996 mi+1,982 mi
  4. 21/10/201068,996 mi
  5. 11/10/201173,792 mi+4,796 mi
  6. 11/10/201173,792 mi

Average of roughly 3,382 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.

R355 CTW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 01:03
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Ka (R355 CTW) between October 2009 and October 2011.

The record contains 3 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 11 October 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 9 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 Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)”; “Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)”.

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