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YY17 AOD

2017 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

47,860 mi
Last recorded47,860 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Ka26,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY17 AOD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 47,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge 2/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Small pin in centre tread ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 41,248 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 34,966 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 28,259 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 28,256 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm worn inner edge sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 22,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 16,855 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 12,247 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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YY17 AOD is a 2017 Ford Ka in Blue 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 YY17 AOD, 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 YY17 AOD registered?

YY17 AOD is a 2017 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 March 2017.

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