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YK17 RXX

2017 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

63,707 mi
Last recorded63,707 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Ka26,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK17 RXX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 63,707 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2025 63,706 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose - likely to fall off

Pass 6 Jul 2024 53,852 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 5 Jul 2023 46,590 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Bumper corner loose

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing HEAVY CRACKING OUTER SIDEWALL .DANGEROUS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged Both front outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 46,521 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Bumper corner loose

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing HEAVY CRACKING OUTER SIDEWALL .DANGEROUS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged Both front outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 37,790 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear's sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 31,239 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 29,193 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 23,389 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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YK17 RXX is a 2017 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YK17 RXX, 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 YK17 RXX registered?

YK17 RXX is a 2017 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2017.

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