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V21 BRK

2017 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,265 mi
Last recorded89,265 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Ka26,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV21 BRK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 89,265 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 83,860 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2025 83,736 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 83,662 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 81,691 miles

fuel cap door not opening

Fail 28 Feb 2024 81,690 miles

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

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

fuel cap door not opening

Pass 21 Mar 2023 64,525 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 64,525 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake squeal from offside rear brake

Pass 18 Mar 2022 46,482 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 46,482 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 27,697 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 14,386 miles

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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V21 BRK is a 2017 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V21 BRK, 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 V21 BRK registered?

V21 BRK is a 2017 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 March 2017.

Is V21 BRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for V21 BRK shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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