1997 Ford Ka 2 — MOT History by Age
How cars manufactured in 1997 perform at MOT as they age
29 years
Current Age
29.9%
Latest Pass Rate
709
Total Tests (All Years)
60,958 mi
Avg Mileage (Latest)
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Compared to Average at Age 12
This car: 29.9%
Average: 54.3%
⚠️ 24.4% below average (13966 models compared)
How This Car Ages
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Pass Rate Trend
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Year-by-Year MOT Results
2009High Fail Rate
29.9%
Age (yrs) 12Tests 709Avg Mileage 60,958Top Failure Suspension — 51.9%
Common MOT Failures
Top failure categories across all test years for 1997 Ford Ka 2, with age trends.
Suspension
51.9%
— Consistent
Brakes
43.7%
— Consistent
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
33.0%
— Consistent
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
25.0%
— Consistent
Tyres
22.4%
— Consistent
How Failures Change With Age
Comparing failure rates between the youngest and oldest test years.
| Category | At Youngest | At Oldest | Change | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 51.9% (12 yrs) | 51.9% (12 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Brakes | 43.7% (12 yrs) | 43.7% (12 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment | 33.0% (12 yrs) | 33.0% (12 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems | 25.0% (12 yrs) | 25.0% (12 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Tyres | 22.4% (12 yrs) | 22.4% (12 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
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About This Data
This page shows how Ford Ka 2 cars manufactured in 1997 perform at MOT as they age. Data spans from 2009 to 2009, covering 709 tests. Pass rates naturally decline with age as components wear.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.