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AE66 WJL

2016 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

66,802 mi
Last recorded66,802 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Ka30,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE66 WJL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 66,802 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 57,801 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 51,165 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2023 51,079 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 45,025 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 38,233 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 30,286 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 23,700 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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AE66 WJL is a 2016 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 AE66 WJL, 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 AE66 WJL registered?

AE66 WJL is a 2016 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 September 2016.

Is AE66 WJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE66 WJL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AE66 WJL have outstanding finance?

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