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AD17 EFT

2017 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

29,616 mi
Last recorded29,616 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Ka26,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD17 EFT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 29,616 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Both front shocked dust covers split

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front head light lenses weathered (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Front wipers smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 27,487 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 25,251 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 23,145 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 23,145 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 21,329 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 19,916 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 17,438 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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AD17 EFT is a 2017 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AD17 EFT, 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 AD17 EFT registered?

AD17 EFT is a 2017 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 March 2017.

Is AD17 EFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD17 EFT shows 8 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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