2017 Ford Ka · 37,833 MOT tests
2017 Ford Ka reliability
2017 Ford Kas fail 14.3% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 19 Ka years (37,833 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Kas: 32.8%)
- 14.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Kas: 32.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 0% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- 28,271
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 37,833
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 41% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- 2018 cars: 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- Weak spot: lights and electrics, 6.2% of tests fail here (86% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 49% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 Ford Ka
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics6.2%
- Tyres3.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.4%
- Brakes2.4%
- Suspension1%
- Steering0.8%
- Seat belts and airbags0.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Dipped beam headlamp not working 1.59%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.54%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.22%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Headlamp aim set too low 1.06%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.88%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 0.73%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.84%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.8%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.54%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.94%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (1.71%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.64%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2017 Ford Ka reliable?
2017 Ford Kas fail 14.3% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 19 Ka years (37,833 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Ford Ka MOT?
Most often dipped beam headlamp not working (1.59% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.54% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.22% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Ford Ka have done?
At its MOT aged about 5, a typical 2017 Ford Ka shows 28,271 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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