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DC53 XYX

2016 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

54,902 mi
Last recorded54,902 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Ka30,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC53 XYX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 54,902 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 50,534 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 43,542 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 40,089 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 38,267 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 36,894 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 34,944 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 27,012 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2019 27,012 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

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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DC53 XYX is a 2016 Ford Ka in Black 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 DC53 XYX, 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

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What year was DC53 XYX registered?

DC53 XYX is a 2016 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 March 2016.

Is DC53 XYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC53 XYX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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