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DH65 ETR

2016 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

51,168 mi
Last recorded51,168 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Ka30,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDH65 ETR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 51,168 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 50,652 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 50,072 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 49,329 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 43,389 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 37,619 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 30,444 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 25,511 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 25,511 miles

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

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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DH65 ETR 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 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 DH65 ETR, 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 DH65 ETR?

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What year was DH65 ETR registered?

DH65 ETR is a 2016 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 February 2016.

Is DH65 ETR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DH65 ETR 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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