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CE16 DVL

2016 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,083 mi
Last recorded54,083 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Ka30,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE16 DVL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 2 Apr 2026 54,083 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/S AND O/S FRONT (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded N/S AND O/S FRONT AND REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

REAR EXHAUST CLAMP MISSING

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush N/S AND O/S REAR (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened REAR AXLE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S AND O/S FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S AND O/S FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 48,236 miles

Coil spring corroded Front and Rear - N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Apr 2024 44,318 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 41,772 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 36,492 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 32,067 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 24,461 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 18,471 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

engine oil level low

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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CE16 DVL is a 2016 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 CE16 DVL, 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 CE16 DVL registered?

CE16 DVL is a 2016 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 March 2016.

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