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CP17 VBL

2017 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

67,534 mi
Last recorded67,534 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Ka26,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP17 VBL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 67,534 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 60,455 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 60,445 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 59,290 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 59,290 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 55,045 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge flat spotting 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 55,045 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge flat spotting 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 47,530 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 38,823 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 30,751 miles
Pass 9 Jul 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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CP17 VBL is a 2017 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CP17 VBL, 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 CP17 VBL registered?

CP17 VBL is a 2017 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 July 2017.

Is CP17 VBL safe to buy?

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