1997 Ford KA 1.3L Petrol · 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
- 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: 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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R355 CTW Mileage History
- 09/10/200967,014 mi
- 12/10/200967,014 mi
- 15/10/201068,996 mi+1,982 mi
- 21/10/201068,996 mi
- 11/10/201173,792 mi+4,796 mi
- 11/10/201173,792 mi
Average of roughly 3,382 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
R355 CTW MOT History
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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