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YM66 WEW

2017 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

62,455 mi
Last recorded62,455 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Ka26,876 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM66 WEW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 62,455 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 21 Nov 2025 62,455 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 29 Nov 2024 54,803 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 46,692 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 39,379 miles

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

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

Offside Front screw in tyre

Pass 7 Jan 2022 32,800 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 26,331 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure on wing mirror (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 21,423 miles

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

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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YM66 WEW is a 2017 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YM66 WEW, 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 YM66 WEW registered?

YM66 WEW is a 2017 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 January 2017.

Is YM66 WEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM66 WEW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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