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YT17 DZB

2017 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

48,324 mi
Last recorded48,324 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Ka26,876 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT17 DZB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2017
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 48,324 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2025 48,324 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 44,060 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 60,973 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 60,973 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 33,544 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 28,143 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 20,871 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 18,848 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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YT17 DZB is a 2017 Ford Ka in Yellow 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 YT17 DZB, 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 YT17 DZB registered?

YT17 DZB is a 2017 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 March 2017.

Is YT17 DZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT17 DZB 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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