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A5 JLM

2017 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

6,991 mi
Last recorded6,991 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Ka26,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 JLM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 6,991 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 6,955 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 6,336 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 5,774 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 5,263 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 5,263 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 4,587 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 3,256 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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A5 JLM is a 2017 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A5 JLM, 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 A5 JLM registered?

A5 JLM is a 2017 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is A5 JLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 JLM shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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