CarVerify

Free Car Check

DC16 EEY

2016 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

70,325 mi
Last recorded70,325 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Ka30,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC16 EEY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 70,325 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF/OSR Rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front/Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2024 69,416 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2024 69,416 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 67,581 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 61,730 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 52,064 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 45,261 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 35,953 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 35,952 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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
Full Ford Ka reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DC16 EEY is a 2016 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc 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 DC16 EEY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DC16 EEY?

You can check the full history of DC16 EEY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DC16 EEY registered?

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

Is DC16 EEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC16 EEY 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.

Does DC16 EEY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DC16 EEY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.