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AE16 WSN

2016 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

50,510 mi
Last recorded50,510 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Ka30,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 WSN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 50,510 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner tread, offside is bald (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 50,468 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner tread, offside is bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 44,102 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 44,096 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts on inner sidewall to cords and tyre damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 38,992 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 33,753 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 29,083 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 26,372 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 22,497 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 WSN is a 2016 Ford Ka in Black 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 WSN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE16 WSN registered?

AE16 WSN is a 2016 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is AE16 WSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE16 WSN 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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