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BK17 WLX

2017 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,393 mi
Last recorded27,393 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Ka26,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK17 WLX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 27 Feb 2026 27,393 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 24,581 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 21,509 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 18,178 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 14,860 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 11,746 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Feb 2020 9,981 miles

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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BK17 WLX is a 2017 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BK17 WLX, 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 BK17 WLX registered?

BK17 WLX is a 2017 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is BK17 WLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK17 WLX shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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