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AP65 SDZ

2016 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

58,409 mi
Last recorded58,409 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Ka30,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP65 SDZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 58,409 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 55,083 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp broken

clamp rusted from exhaust

Pass 20 Feb 2024 50,019 miles

Exhaust mounting defective back box and front flexi clamps missing but not insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 50,019 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective back box and front flexi clamps missing but not insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 43,518 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged and has cuts to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 26,240 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight damage to outer sidewall rim protector (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 26,239 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight damage to outer sidewall rim protector (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 32,096 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Fog lamp lens defective, no effect on emitted light

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 32,096 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Fog lamp lens defective, no effect on emitted light

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 27,271 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall - rim protector (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 20,149 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre slight damage to outer rim protector (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 SDZ is a 2016 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SDZ, 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 SDZ registered?

AP65 SDZ is a 2016 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 February 2016.

Is AP65 SDZ safe to buy?

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