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AE17 PTO

2017 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

5,629 mi
Last recorded5,629 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Ka26,876 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE17 PTO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 5,629 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 4,832 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2025 4,832 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 4,182 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 3,572 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 2,860 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 2,313 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 2,015 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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AE17 PTO is a 2017 Ford Ka in Blue 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 AE17 PTO, 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 AE17 PTO?

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What year was AE17 PTO registered?

AE17 PTO is a 2017 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is AE17 PTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE17 PTO 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.

Does AE17 PTO have outstanding finance?

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