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AE16 ONU

2016 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,179 mi
Last recorded69,179 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Ka30,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 ONU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 69,179 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2025 69,179 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 65,803 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 64,636 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 64,112 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 63,124 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 55,452 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 55,452 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 45,429 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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AE16 ONU is a 2016 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2016 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 30,048 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 AE16 ONU, 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 10 years old, this Ford Ka is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AE16 ONU registered?

AE16 ONU is a 2016 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 March 2016.

Is AE16 ONU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE16 ONU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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