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AO17 JDU

2017 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,312 mi
Last recorded54,312 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Ka26,876 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO17 JDU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2017
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 54,312 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and getting low on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and getting low on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 48,849 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 42,850 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 37,513 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 37,513 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 31,821 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 bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 26,575 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 20,960 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 20,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2020

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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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AO17 JDU is a 2017 Ford Ka in Yellow with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AO17 JDU, 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 AO17 JDU registered?

AO17 JDU is a 2017 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 June 2017.

Is AO17 JDU safe to buy?

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