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AJ17 BBN

2017 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

47,863 mi
Last recorded47,863 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Ka26,876 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ17 BBN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 47,863 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jun 2025 40,080 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 34,248 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3/4 worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 34,248 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3/4 worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

wipers poor

Pass 8 Jun 2023 28,358 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 20,940 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 14,925 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 11,323 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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AJ17 BBN is a 2017 Ford Ka in Black 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 AJ17 BBN, 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 AJ17 BBN registered?

AJ17 BBN is a 2017 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 June 2017.

Is AJ17 BBN safe to buy?

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