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YX17 VBJ

2017 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,819 mi
Last recorded18,819 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Ka26,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX17 VBJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 12 May 2026 18,819 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 18,017 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2024 16,247 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 14,516 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 12,175 miles

Parking brake lever free play

Pass 18 May 2021 10,222 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 8,889 miles
Pass 30 Mar 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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YX17 VBJ 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 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YX17 VBJ, 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 YX17 VBJ registered?

YX17 VBJ is a 2017 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is YX17 VBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX17 VBJ shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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