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C17 GRS

2015 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

94,948 mi
Last recorded94,948 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Ford Ka32,755 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC17 GRS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 94,948 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 93,650 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi has slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Jul 2025 93,650 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi has slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Jul 2024 91,630 miles

Front front exhaust flexi joint worn slightly

Pass 25 Jul 2023 90,062 miles

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

exhaust front flexi pipe separated slightly

Fail 25 Jul 2023 90,060 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack arm excess play (2.3 (a) (i))

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

exhaust front flexi pipe separated slightly

Pass 2 Aug 2022 88,154 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 85,637 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 85,458 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 1 Jun 2021 85,456 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System lamp illuminating (Tyre pressures low)

Pass 24 Jun 2020 76,116 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Jun 2020 75,946 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 75,946 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Jun 2020 75,946 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 59,599 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 40,833 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 40,833 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front brake pads worn below limit (3.5.1g)

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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C17 GRS is a 2015 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2015 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 32,755 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 C17 GRS, 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 11 years old, this Ford Ka is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was C17 GRS registered?

C17 GRS is a 2015 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2015.

Is C17 GRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C17 GRS shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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