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YO17 BHJ

2017 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

55,548 mi
Last recorded55,548 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Ka26,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO17 BHJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 55,548 miles

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

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

coolant level low

Pass 10 Jan 2025 52,284 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 49,129 miles

Uneven wear on rear tyres

Pass 16 Jan 2023 45,624 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 38,870 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 33,154 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 33,154 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 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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YO17 BHJ is a 2017 Ford Ka in Grey 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 YO17 BHJ, 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 YO17 BHJ registered?

YO17 BHJ is a 2017 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2017.

Is YO17 BHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YO17 BHJ 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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