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BG05 HOL

2017 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

34,545 mi
Last recorded34,545 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Ka26,876 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 HOL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 34,545 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2025 34,544 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2025 40,281 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2025 32,975 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 32,102 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 29,237 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 23,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm 175/65r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm 175/65r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2023 25,283 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 21,608 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 12 May 2022 22,062 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 21,656 miles

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Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 20,552 miles

Rear Axle slightly corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2021 18,572 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 20,471 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 16,148 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 18,848 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 16,612 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 16,612 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 14,865 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 12,988 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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BG05 HOL is a 2017 Ford Ka in White with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BG05 HOL, 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 BG05 HOL registered?

BG05 HOL is a 2017 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2017.

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