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YY17 UFM

2017 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

83,082 mi
Last recorded83,082 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Ka26,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 83,082 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 81,136 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 68,832 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 May 2024 68,820 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Front silencer (8.2.1.1 (b))

Centre stop lamp not working

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2023 49,696 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 May 2022 41,355 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 May 2021 32,552 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 May 2020 21,455 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 UFM 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 UFM, 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 UFM registered?

YY17 UFM is a 2017 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 July 2017.

Is YY17 UFM safe to buy?

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