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YS17 NBL

2017 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,589 mi
Last recorded72,589 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Ka26,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS17 NBL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 72,589 miles

Front Registration plate damaged, unable to be misread

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 68,865 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 59,324 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 59,324 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2022 47,528 miles
Fail 7 May 2022 47,528 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2021 36,720 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 28,051 miles
Pass 14 May 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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YS17 NBL is a 2017 Ford Ka in Blue 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 YS17 NBL, 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 YS17 NBL registered?

YS17 NBL is a 2017 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 May 2017.

Is YS17 NBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS17 NBL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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