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M17 DCA

2023 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

28,482 mi
Last recorded28,482 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM17 DCA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2023
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 28,482 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 39,312 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both front top mounts retaining caps corroded (caps are within engine bay)

Pass 28 Jun 2024 37,602 miles

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

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

Front Wipers judder

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer corroding and has a slight blow

Pass 22 Jun 2023 35,643 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 33,501 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear both rear wheels tight to turn

Pass 24 Jun 2021 31,924 miles

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2020 30,657 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 29,236 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge excessively worn but not within centre 3/4 of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge excessively worn but not within centre 3/4 of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 26,630 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 26 Jun 2017 24,411 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 22,574 miles

Engine cover & undershield obscuring components

Pass 2 Jul 2015 20,636 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 20,636 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2014 18,570 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 27 Jun 2013 16,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Jun 2013 16,231 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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M17 DCA is a 2023 Ford Ka in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 M17 DCA, 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 3 years old, this Ford Ka is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was M17 DCA registered?

M17 DCA is a 2023 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 May 2023.

Is M17 DCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M17 DCA shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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