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YH17 DMY

2017 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,189 mi
Last recorded49,189 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Ka26,876 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH17 DMY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 10 Jul 2026 49,189 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting corroded

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underbody undersealed

Pass 18 Jul 2025 36,998 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 31,394 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 24,076 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 21,378 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 19,491 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 17,712 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 16,105 miles

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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YH17 DMY 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 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YH17 DMY, 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 YH17 DMY registered?

YH17 DMY is a 2017 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 March 2017.

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