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DF16 BTX

2016 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,201 mi
Last recorded58,201 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Ka30,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF16 BTX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 58,201 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2026 58,201 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 54,737 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 50,979 miles

Engine sump pan heavily corroded.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 46,200 miles

Engine sump pan corroded.

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Scored / slight lip. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall, (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 41,654 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 36,267 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 31,036 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 31,036 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords on inner edge at 1 point (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 24,678 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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DF16 BTX is a 2016 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DF16 BTX, 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 DF16 BTX registered?

DF16 BTX is a 2016 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 June 2016.

Is DF16 BTX safe to buy?

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