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AF17 VBK

2017 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

69,889 mi
Last recorded69,889 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Ka26,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF17 VBK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 16 Jan 2026 69,889 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 29 Jan 2025 59,157 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 52,344 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre 8 yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre Repairable location, marked with chalk ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre 8 yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 44,810 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 26,510 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 16,023 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 12,512 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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AF17 VBK 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 AF17 VBK, 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 AF17 VBK registered?

AF17 VBK is a 2017 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 March 2017.

Is AF17 VBK safe to buy?

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