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BL17 WEJ

2017 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

65,890 mi
Last recorded65,890 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Ka26,876 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL17 WEJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 65,890 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 52,125 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 43,198 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 37,929 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 37,927 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2022 27,004 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.77mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 May 2021 22,101 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 15,986 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 15,986 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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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BL17 WEJ is a 2017 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BL17 WEJ, 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 BL17 WEJ registered?

BL17 WEJ is a 2017 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 June 2017.

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