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DC16 DYX

2016 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

105,623 mi
Last recorded105,623 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Ka30,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC16 DYX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 105,623 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in the tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in the tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 105,166 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in the tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in the tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2024 88,190 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Sump. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2024 88,190 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Sump. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 81,940 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 81,940 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2022 68,267 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2022 68,267 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2021 45,950 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 42,207 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 42,207 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 41,092 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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DC16 DYX is a 2016 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 DC16 DYX, 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 DC16 DYX registered?

DC16 DYX is a 2016 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 June 2016.

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