1997 Ford Ka3 — MOT History by Age
How cars manufactured in 1997 perform at MOT as they age
29 years
Current Age
26.0%
Latest Pass Rate
77
Total Tests (All Years)
60,945 mi
Avg Mileage (Latest)
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Compared to Average at Age 12
This car: 26.0%
Average: 54.3%
⚠️ 28.3% 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
26.0%
Age (yrs) 12Tests 77Avg Mileage 60,945Top Failure Suspension — 51.9%
Common MOT Failures
Top failure categories across all test years for 1997 Ford Ka3, with age trends.
Suspension
51.9%
— Consistent
Brakes
42.9%
— Consistent
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
29.9%
— Consistent
Tyres
29.9%
— Consistent
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
28.6%
— 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 | 42.9% (12 yrs) | 42.9% (12 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment | 29.9% (12 yrs) | 29.9% (12 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Tyres | 29.9% (12 yrs) | 29.9% (12 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems | 28.6% (12 yrs) | 28.6% (12 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
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About This Data
This page shows how Ford Ka3 cars manufactured in 1997 perform at MOT as they age. Data spans from 2009 to 2009, covering 77 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.