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YG17 UTW

2017 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

98,512 mi
Last recorded98,512 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Ka26,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG17 UTW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 98,512 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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))

Fail 8 Oct 2025 98,380 miles

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

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 87,547 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 11 Oct 2024 87,547 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 6 Oct 2023 74,985 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 74,985 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 64,754 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 64,754 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 55,837 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 44,638 miles
Pass 25 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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YG17 UTW is a 2017 Ford Ka in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YG17 UTW, 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 YG17 UTW registered?

YG17 UTW is a 2017 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 July 2017.

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