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A18 LAA

2017 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,345 mi
Last recorded54,345 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Ka26,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 LAA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 18 May 2026 54,345 miles

Nearside Front lower arm ball joint gaitor perished

Offside Front lower arm ball joint gaitor perished

Pass 9 May 2025 48,641 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2024 41,128 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 17 Jun 2023 33,388 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2022 24,433 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 13,938 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged cut in sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 8,670 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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A18 LAA is a 2017 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A18 LAA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A18 LAA registered?

A18 LAA is a 2017 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 June 2017.

Is A18 LAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 LAA shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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