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AP65 DYX

2016 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

52,178 mi
Last recorded52,178 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Ka30,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP65 DYX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 52,178 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2026 52,176 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2025 50,217 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 48,328 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 48,327 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 45,968 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 44,063 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 44,063 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 43,658 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 43,594 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2021 41,119 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 37,515 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 31,658 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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AP65 DYX is a 2016 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AP65 DYX, 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 AP65 DYX registered?

AP65 DYX is a 2016 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 January 2016.

Is AP65 DYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP65 DYX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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