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YL17 RLV

2017 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,393 mi
Last recorded81,393 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Ka26,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL17 RLV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 81,393 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 71,640 miles

Offside Front mirror glass cracked

Fail 3 Jan 2024 71,639 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front mirror glass cracked

Pass 30 Dec 2022 61,043 miles

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

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

offside mirror cracked

Pass 29 Dec 2021 48,807 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 35,519 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020

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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 RLV is a 2017 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RLV, 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 YL17 RLV registered?

YL17 RLV is a 2017 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 June 2017.

Is YL17 RLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL17 RLV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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