2017 Ford KA 1.2L Petrol · RO17 AEV
2017 Ford KA (1.2L, petrol). First registered 16 Mar 2017. Recorded mileage 54,795 miles. MOT valid until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD KA
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,795 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RO17 AEV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2026
- 54,795 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
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RO17 AEV MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 Ford Ka (RO17 AEV) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
RO17 AEV Mileage History
- 27/07/202337,374 mi
- 16/07/202443,723 mi+6,349 mi
- 23/07/202548,580 mi+4,857 mi
- 23/07/202548,580 mi
- 28/07/202654,795 mi+6,215 mi
Average of roughly 5,800 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Ford Ford Ka+ (Mk3)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Clutch Friction Plate Judder and Premature WearModerate
On urban-driven Ka+ models with the 1.2-litre petrol engines, stop-start city commuting and prolonged clutch slipping cause friction lining overheating and uneven glazing across the clutch driven plate. As the friction surface hardens, the clutch develops severe low-frequency vibration and judder when taking off in first gear or reversing from cold, which eventually wears down the pressure plate diaphragm fingers.
- Battery Monitoring System Wiring Harness Chafing and Fire HazardSerious
On Ka+ models manufactured between September 2017 and May 2019, an incorrectly routed and unfused wiring harness lead for the Battery Monitoring System (BMS) can become pinched beneath or rub against the metal battery tray and retaining bracket. Continuous vehicle vibration wears through the wire insulation, creating an unfused dead short to earth against the chassis. This triggers a serious safety hazard resulting in smoke, harness melting, and potential under-bonnet fire. Ford issued safety recall 19S21 (DVSA recall R/2019/189) where technicians inspect routing, wrap the harness in protective abrasion-resistant tape, and secure it with a revised retention clip.
- Front Suspension Lower Wishbone Bush and Drop Link DeteriorationModerate
Built on Ford global B2E platform with MacPherson front struts, the Ka+ commonly suffers from premature deterioration of its front suspension lower wishbone rear voided bushes and anti-roll bar drop links when driven over rough UK road surfaces and traffic-calming cushions. Motoring reviews and owner surveys highlight that pothole-strewn urban streets place severe stress on the running gear and alloy wheels. As rubber bushes split and drop link ball joints develop play, the vehicle generates prominent knocking noises over road irregularities, exhibits vague steering wandering under braking, and fails MOT inspections due to excessive front axle suspension play.
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