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WF17 YFX

2017 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

17,993 mi
Last recorded17,993 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Ka26,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF17 YFX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 17,993 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 17,531 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 May 2024 17,285 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 16,597 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 15,254 miles

bodywork damage nearside outer sill

Pass 7 Jul 2020 14,402 miles

damage to nearside outer sill

Fail 7 Jul 2020 14,402 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

damage to nearside outer sill

Pass 21 Apr 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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WF17 YFX is a 2017 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WF17 YFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WF17 YFX?

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What year was WF17 YFX registered?

WF17 YFX is a 2017 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2017.

Is WF17 YFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF17 YFX 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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