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AP17 AED

2017 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,742 mi
Last recorded42,742 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Ka26,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP17 AED
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 7 Apr 2026 42,742 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2026 42,239 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 32,205 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 31,706 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 29,321 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 27,937 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 22,352 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front damp (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 May 2020 16,455 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front , damp (5.3.2 (b))

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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AP17 AED is a 2017 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AP17 AED, 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 AP17 AED registered?

AP17 AED is a 2017 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 June 2017.

Is AP17 AED safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP17 AED shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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