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YH17 RCV

2017 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,106 mi
Last recorded53,106 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Ka26,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH17 RCV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 53,106 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2026 53,106 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 44,298 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2025 44,269 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 36,121 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 36,087 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 31,116 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 31,089 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 29,591 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 27,510 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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YH17 RCV 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 YH17 RCV, 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 RCV registered?

YH17 RCV is a 2017 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 March 2017.

Is YH17 RCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH17 RCV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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