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AP17 WXW

2017 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

42,335 mi
Last recorded42,335 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Ford Ka26,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP17 WXW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 42,335 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2025 42,335 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 disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 32,559 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 21,142 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 19,804 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 17,180 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 14,763 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 12,811 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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AP17 WXW is a 2017 Ford Ka in Grey 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 AP17 WXW, 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 WXW registered?

AP17 WXW is a 2017 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 March 2017.

Is AP17 WXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP17 WXW 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.

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