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DK17 VHZ

2017 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

44,102 mi
Last recorded44,102 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Fiesta35,510 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK17 VHZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 44,102 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 44,102 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 40,927 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust heatshield damaged

slight corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 20 Jul 2023 36,276 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides main axle bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 33,268 miles

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 29,133 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 24,956 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 23,716 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?

Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
5,238
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,828,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 959,538
Brake pipe excessively corroded 870,463
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 634,942
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 563,353
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 507,195
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DK17 VHZ is a 2017 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2017 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 35,510 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Fiesta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 959,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DK17 VHZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 9 years old, this Ford Fiesta is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DK17 VHZ registered?

DK17 VHZ is a 2017 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 May 2017.

Is DK17 VHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK17 VHZ 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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