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BL17 WFK

2017 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

100,254 mi
Last recorded100,254 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Ka26,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 100,254 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2026 100,254 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 90,346 miles
Fail 9 May 2025 90,346 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2024 81,577 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Rear cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 May 2024 81,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested Not working (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Rear cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2023 69,619 miles

Offside Front mirror backing cover missing

Fail 4 May 2023 69,619 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front mirror backing cover missing

Pass 16 May 2022 58,217 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 58,217 miles

front brake pads wearing

Pass 18 May 2021 48,406 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2021 48,406 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2020 34,921 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 34,921 miles

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

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

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 WFK is a 2017 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WFK, 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 WFK registered?

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

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