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D452 SAM

2016 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

42,148 mi
Last recorded42,148 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Ka30,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD452 SAM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 42,148 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 37,387 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 32,879 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 29,484 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 26,236 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 22,990 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 22,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 19,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 19,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

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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D452 SAM is a 2016 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 D452 SAM, 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 D452 SAM registered?

D452 SAM is a 2016 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 December 2016.

Is D452 SAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for D452 SAM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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