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Y20 HLS

2017 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

56,407 mi
Last recorded56,407 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Ka26,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY20 HLS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 56,407 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 47,545 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 37,049 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 28,451 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 22,046 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 19,800 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s + o/s wearing on inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 Jul 2021 19,800 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s + o/s wearing on inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 16,498 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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Y20 HLS is a 2017 Ford Ka in Red 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 Y20 HLS, 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 Y20 HLS registered?

Y20 HLS is a 2017 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 March 2017.

Is Y20 HLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y20 HLS 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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