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AV17 FBJ

2017 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,486 mi
Last recorded52,486 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Ka26,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV17 FBJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 2 Feb 2026 52,486 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 50,044 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 44,277 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 38,326 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 33,209 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 27,405 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 21,874 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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AV17 FBJ is a 2017 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 AV17 FBJ, 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

How do I check the history of AV17 FBJ?

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What year was AV17 FBJ registered?

AV17 FBJ is a 2017 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 March 2017.

Is AV17 FBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV17 FBJ shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AV17 FBJ have outstanding finance?

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