1997 Ford KA 1.3L Petrol · R79 PMJ
1997 Ford KA (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/12/1997. Recorded mileage 6,833 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD KA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/02/2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/04/2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 6,833 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
R79 PMJ Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 14/04/2014
- 6,833 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 18 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (36 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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R79 PMJ Mileage History
- 22/01/200760,248 mi
- 22/01/200760,248 mi
- 01/02/200872,506 mi+12,258 mi
- 01/02/200872,506 mi
- 15/09/200883,959 mi+11,453 mi
- 19/08/200986,406 mi+2,447 mi
- 04/12/201088,357 mi+1,951 mi
- 04/12/201088,357 mi
- 02/12/201192,548 mi+4,191 mi
- 08/12/201192,598 mi+50 mi
- 02/02/2013447 mi-92,151 mi
- 15/03/20146,348 mi+5,901 mi
- 14/04/20146,833 mi+485 mi
Average of roughly -7,392 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R79 PMJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Ka (R79 PMJ) between January 2007 and April 2014.
The record contains 7 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 14 April 2014 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (36 issues), Brakes (26 issues), Suspension (16 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 54 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: “Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”.
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