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AF16 VOD

2016 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,915 mi
Last recorded38,915 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Ka30,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF16 VOD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 38,915 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2025 38,411 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2025 38,411 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2024 38,136 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lift and play in top strut mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2024 38,136 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lift and play in top strut mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 36,349 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.88mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 29,289 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 22,231 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

rear silencer clamp broken

Pass 7 Mar 2020 16,594 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 13,284 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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AF16 VOD is a 2016 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AF16 VOD, 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 AF16 VOD registered?

AF16 VOD is a 2016 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is AF16 VOD safe to buy?

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