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Ford KA

White · Petrol · 2011 · 1,242 cc

Y17 GCNMOT history

Y17 GCN is a white petrol Ford KA first used on 24 Jan 2011. Its MOT is valid until 20 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 69,873 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Aug 2026.

Y17 GCN white Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Aug 2027
Mileage
69,873 mi
At MOT on 8 Aug 2026
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,292 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y17 GCN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
24 Jan 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y17 GCN was last recorded at 69,873 miles on 8 Aug 2026, 3,473 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,400 miles · 21 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,473 miles
Average per year
4,292 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,873 miles
  • 2025 – 66,400 miles
  • 2024 – 62,662 miles
  • 2023 – 53,681 miles
  • 2022 – 50,469 miles
  • 2021 – 42,663 miles
  • 2020 – 35,752 miles
  • 2019 – 34,593 miles
  • 2018 – 31,279 miles
  • 2017 – 26,628 miles
  • 2016 – 22,973 miles
  • 2015 – 19,659 miles
  • 2014 – 16,116 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,873 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bush / bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating
  • AdvisoryRear axle beam corroding
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer skin deteriorating
  • AdvisoryRear wiper blade deteriorated

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Both handbrake cables frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear silencer corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

16 tests since 28 Jan 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,873 miles (+3,473)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    69,873 miles
    Test number
    497908273885
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bush / bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating
    • AdvisoryRear axle beam corroding
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer skin deteriorating
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade deteriorated
  2. Pass66,400 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    66,400 miles
    Test number
    924047569891
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth handbrake cables frayed
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded
  3. Fail66,392 miles (+3,730)1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,392 miles
    Test number
    519409774073
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth handbrake cables frayed
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded
  4. Pass62,662 miles (+8,981)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    62,662 miles
    Test number
    725886758895
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear back box outer casing damaged and corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber corroded
  5. Pass53,681 miles (+3,212)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    53,681 miles
    Test number
    166998076534
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass50,469 miles (+7,806)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    50,469 miles
    Test number
    715957801841
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box outer skin corroded.
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi slightly corroded.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake has slight travel.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface Rust.
  7. Pass42,663 miles (+1,330)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    42,663 miles
    Test number
    194577358591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass41,333 miles (+5,581)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    41,333 miles
    Test number
    972015954738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass35,752 miles (+1,159)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    35,752 miles
    Test number
    615506868890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass34,593 miles (+3,314)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    34,593 miles
    Test number
    476760386832
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  11. Pass31,279 miles (+4,651)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    31,279 miles
    Test number
    876197378163
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass26,628 miles (+3,655)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    26,628 miles
    Test number
    114317486706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass22,973 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    22,973 miles
    Test number
    671498986127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail22,973 miles (+3,314)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,973 miles
    Test number
    424545778426
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut (4.1.D.1b)
  15. Pass19,659 miles (+3,543)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    19,659 miles
    Test number
    235284225018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass16,116 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    16,116 miles
    Test number
    729928324031
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about Y17 GCN

Does Y17 GCN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y17 GCN is valid until 20 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y17 GCN?
The MOT on Y17 GCN is valid until 20 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y17 GCN done?
Y17 GCN was recorded at 69,873 miles at its MOT on 8 Aug 2026, an average of 4,292 miles a year.
Has Y17 GCN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y17 GCN has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on Y17 GCN ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on Y17 GCN find?
Y17 GCN passed its latest MOT on 8 Aug 2026 with 5 advisories: offside front macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bush / bearing; front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating; rear axle beam corroding, and 2 more.

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