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DE65 TEZ

2016 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,228 mi
Last recorded49,228 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Ka30,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE65 TEZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 4 Sep 2025 49,228 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all front suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.72mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.82mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 47,746 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front sub-frame and suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 47,133 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is 1.92mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 36,400 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2021 29,162 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 26,484 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 21,848 miles

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

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

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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DE65 TEZ is a 2016 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DE65 TEZ, 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 DE65 TEZ registered?

DE65 TEZ is a 2016 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 December 2016.

Is DE65 TEZ safe to buy?

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