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DK17 VLX

2017 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

44,260 mi
Last recorded44,260 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Fiesta35,510 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK17 VLX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 44,260 miles

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2026 44,260 miles

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working Both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 36,970 miles

Offside Rear tyre tread slightly deformed around inside

Fail 22 Apr 2025 36,970 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre tread slightly deformed around inside

Pass 28 Mar 2024 33,714 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 33,714 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 31,268 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 28,599 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 25,859 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 22,744 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 VLX is a 2017 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VLX, 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 VLX registered?

DK17 VLX is a 2017 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 2 March 2017.

Is DK17 VLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK17 VLX shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DK17 VLX have outstanding finance?

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