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DH65 LJU

2016 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

64,238 mi
Last recorded64,238 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Ka30,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDH65 LJU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 64,238 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/16 84v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/16 84v (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Apr 2026 64,236 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/16 84v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/16 84v (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 61,413 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 61,370 miles

Central Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/45/16 84v (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint blowing and back box joint blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 58,440 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 57,895 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 53,991 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 53,991 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2022 50,506 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2022 50,505 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 47,502 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 45,567 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 40,197 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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DH65 LJU is a 2016 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DH65 LJU, 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 DH65 LJU registered?

DH65 LJU is a 2016 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 February 2016.

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