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AV16 KFT

2016 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

33,118 mi
Last recorded33,118 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Ka30,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV16 KFT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 33,118 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 25,090 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 24,535 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2023 23,577 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2022 21,681 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 19,311 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 16,564 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 14,455 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Rear view mirror & Nearside ()

Fail 18 Feb 2019 14,455 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Rear view mirror & Nearside ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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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AV16 KFT is a 2016 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AV16 KFT, 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 AV16 KFT registered?

AV16 KFT is a 2016 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 March 2016.

Is AV16 KFT safe to buy?

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