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YL17 OZK

2017 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

75,870 mi
Last recorded75,870 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Ka26,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL17 OZK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 75,870 miles
Fail 1 May 2026 75,830 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 68,930 miles
Fail 22 May 2025 68,930 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 62,202 miles
Fail 3 May 2024 62,202 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2023 54,288 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall fatigued (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm inner 3mm across 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall fatigued (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm inner 2mm outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall fatigued (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 May 2022 45,714 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 45,714 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2021 36,694 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 29,040 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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YL17 OZK is a 2017 Ford Ka in Black 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 YL17 OZK, 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 YL17 OZK registered?

YL17 OZK is a 2017 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2017.

Is YL17 OZK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL17 OZK shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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