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DB54 HKS

2016 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

50,204 mi
Last recorded50,204 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Ka30,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB54 HKS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 50,204 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 49,251 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 47,119 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 43,288 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2023 43,284 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 40,596 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 36,641 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded and leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 32,525 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 29,026 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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DB54 HKS is a 2016 Ford Ka in Grey 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 DB54 HKS, 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 DB54 HKS registered?

DB54 HKS is a 2016 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 March 2016.

Is DB54 HKS safe to buy?

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