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AO17 UYC

2017 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

72,355 mi
Last recorded72,355 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Ka26,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO17 UYC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 72,355 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both, heavily (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approximately 2mm, strongly advise (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Cracking/perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cut, but not deep enough to reach cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Cracking/perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2025 65,867 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 59,321 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 53,069 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 45,502 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 45,502 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 38,839 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 31,274 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))

Pass 19 Apr 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 UYC is a 2017 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UYC, 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

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What year was AO17 UYC registered?

AO17 UYC is a 2017 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 April 2017.

Is AO17 UYC safe to buy?

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