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BL17 ZXX

2017 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

37,394 mi
Last recorded37,394 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Ka26,876 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 37,394 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing walls bothsides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 33,139 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 27,846 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 22,345 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2023 22,345 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 17,105 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 11,570 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 8,181 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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BL17 ZXX is a 2017 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ZXX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BL17 ZXX registered?

BL17 ZXX is a 2017 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 May 2017.

Is BL17 ZXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL17 ZXX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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