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AF17 GKL

2017 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

130,528 mi
Last recorded130,528 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Fiesta35,510 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF17 GKL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 130,528 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 124,726 miles

both rear axle mount bushes slight play

Fail 26 Sep 2024 124,726 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear axle mount bushes slight play

Pass 23 Oct 2023 115,176 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2023

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Number plate damaged, able to read

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2022

Engine cover fitted

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover slightly damaged, still preventing ingress of dirt

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side under tray panel damaged but still secure

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 14 Oct 2021 90,699 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 73,921 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts 2mm! (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 73,921 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts 2mm! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2020

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How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?

Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
5,238
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,828,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 959,538
Brake pipe excessively corroded 870,463
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 634,942
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 563,353
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 507,195
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AF17 GKL is a 2017 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2017 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 35,510 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 Fiesta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 959,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF17 GKL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 9 years old, this Ford Fiesta is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AF17 GKL is a 2017 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 March 2017.

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