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YE17 EXU

2017 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,956 mi
Last recorded96,956 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Ka26,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE17 EXU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 96,956 miles
Fail 21 May 2026 96,956 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2025 88,238 miles
Fail 13 May 2025 88,234 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2024 79,076 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 May 2024 79,072 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2023 68,599 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 May 2023 68,598 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

coolant low

Pass 10 May 2022 56,679 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 56,678 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 41,964 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 11 May 2021 41,964 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 May 2020 29,748 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 15 May 2020 29,748 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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YE17 EXU is a 2017 Ford Ka in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YE17 EXU, 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 YE17 EXU registered?

YE17 EXU is a 2017 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 March 2017.

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