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WM17 OFW

2017 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,475 mi
Last recorded65,475 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Ka26,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM17 OFW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 65,475 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 59,016 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 57,492 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2023 49,746 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing & cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 May 2023 49,745 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too high both headlamp aims too high (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing & cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2022 44,288 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 17 May 2022 44,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear wiper blade defective

Pass 21 Jun 2021 39,258 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 33,783 miles
Pass 21 Jun 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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WM17 OFW is a 2017 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WM17 OFW, 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

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What year was WM17 OFW registered?

WM17 OFW is a 2017 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 June 2017.

Is WM17 OFW safe to buy?

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