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AU16 HCO

2016 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,136 mi
Last recorded67,136 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Ka30,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU16 HCO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 67,136 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2025 63,226 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 63,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 57,605 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear joints (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 57,605 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear joints (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 52,319 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 46,999 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 40,007 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 32,413 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 28,828 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 28,828 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 24,332 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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AU16 HCO is a 2016 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AU16 HCO, 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 AU16 HCO registered?

AU16 HCO is a 2016 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is AU16 HCO safe to buy?

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