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YT17 VBD

2017 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,468 mi
Last recorded45,468 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Ka26,876 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT17 VBD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 45,468 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 41,226 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 34,469 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 28,443 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 22,774 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 22,774 miles

Emissions not tested *Emissions Equipment Fault* (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 20,232 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 18,219 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 18,218 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 17,975 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 VBD is a 2017 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VBD, 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 VBD registered?

YT17 VBD is a 2017 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 March 2017.

Is YT17 VBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT17 VBD shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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