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YJ17 CDB

2017 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,757 mi
Last recorded81,757 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Ka26,876 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ17 CDB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 81,757 miles

Front no plate damaged

Nearside Front Lower ball joint dust cover perishing

Nearside Front tyre wearing close to limits (3mm )

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front headlamp has slight yellowing

Offside Front tyre wearing close to limits (3mm )

Offside Rear tyre going out of shape

aux belt starting to fray

chips in windscreen

handbrake lever has travel

various body damage

Pass 11 Dec 2024 74,840 miles

Front bonnet damaged still locks

Front bumper damaged and grill

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewalls two cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear sill damaged

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape inner part of tread

handbrake high

stone chip front screen

Fail 3 Dec 2024 74,347 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front bonnet damaged still locks

Front brake discs lipped

Front bumper damaged and grill

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewalls two cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear sill damaged

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape inner part of tread

handbrake high

stone chip front screen

Pass 29 Nov 2023 61,532 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Damage to nearside rear outer sill

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

Too much free play on handbrake lever

Pass 2 Nov 2022 51,547 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 37,550 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear outer sill damaged

Offside Rear tyre has 2X nails

handbrake lever has travel

oil dampness around sump

Fail 9 Jun 2021 37,520 miles

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear outer sill damaged

Offside Rear tyre has 2X nails

handbrake lever has travel

oil dampness around sump

Pass 12 Jun 2020 24,250 miles

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

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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YJ17 CDB 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 75%.

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 YJ17 CDB, 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 YJ17 CDB registered?

YJ17 CDB is a 2017 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2017.

Is YJ17 CDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ17 CDB shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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