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AC04 LEO

2017 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,890 mi
Last recorded55,890 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Ka26,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC04 LEO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 55,890 miles

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

Front brake pads aprox 1/2 worn

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

Offside Rear tyre uneven wear inner edge

Fail 1 Sep 2025 55,889 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Front brake pads aprox 1/2 worn

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

Offside Rear tyre uneven wear inner edge

Pass 5 Sep 2024 48,481 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 48,481 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 40,461 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 29,358 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 21,832 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))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 17,325 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))

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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AC04 LEO is a 2017 Ford Ka in White 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 AC04 LEO, 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

How do I check the history of AC04 LEO?

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What year was AC04 LEO registered?

AC04 LEO is a 2017 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 March 2017.

Is AC04 LEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC04 LEO 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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