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BT17 JEU

2017 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

82,982 mi
Last recorded82,982 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Ka26,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT17 JEU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 82,982 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2025 65,882 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play slight play and knock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2024 48,734 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 34,020 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 34,020 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 25,195 miles

Nearside daytime driving lamp not working

Pass 6 Jul 2021 12,320 miles

Nearside Front daytime running lamp not working

Pass 7 Jul 2020 6,340 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020

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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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BT17 JEU 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 88.9%.

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 BT17 JEU, 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 BT17 JEU registered?

BT17 JEU is a 2017 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 April 2017.

Is BT17 JEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT17 JEU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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