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2017 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

38,483 mi
Last recorded38,483 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Ka26,876 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration83 M
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 38,483 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 38,483 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 33,457 miles

Door mirror casing cover missing , Nearside

Fail 20 Aug 2024 33,457 miles

Door mirror casing cover missing , Nearside

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 29,729 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 26,899 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 21,699 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 17,039 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2020 17,039 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2020

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How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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83 M is a 2017 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2017 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 26,876 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 83 M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 9 years old, this Ford Ka is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 83 M registered?

83 M is a 2017 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 May 2017.

Is 83 M safe to buy?

The MOT history for 83 M shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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