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DA16 UTU

2016 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

24,167 mi
Last recorded24,167 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Ka30,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA16 UTU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 24,167 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2026 24,165 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2025 22,381 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lateral play in both front strut top mountings but not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad on 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 22,263 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lateral play in both front strut top mountings but not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad on 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 16,499 miles

ADVISE Both front and N/S Rear Tyres worn below 3mm of tread

Pass 18 Apr 2023 15,244 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 13,285 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 11,640 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 10,699 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 8,043 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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DA16 UTU is a 2016 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DA16 UTU, 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 DA16 UTU registered?

DA16 UTU is a 2016 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 April 2016.

Is DA16 UTU safe to buy?

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