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DN66 ZRT

2016 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

98,145 mi
Last recorded98,145 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Ka30,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN66 ZRT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 98,145 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2025 98,145 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 83,403 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front headlamp fastener broken

Nearside Rear door damaged

Nearside Rear sill damaged

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

Fail 23 Sep 2024 83,371 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front headlamp fastener broken

Nearside Rear door damaged

Nearside Rear sill damaged

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 71,705 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 71,705 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 60,125 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 60,123 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 49,980 miles

advise handbrake travel close to no reserve travel recommend adjustment

advise nearside rear tyre inner and outer shoulders cracking and perishing 195x55x15

advise offside front door and lower outer sill slight accident damaged lower door bent inwards and outer sill pushed in and creased but ok would recommend repair

Pass 22 Sep 2020 42,056 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front door and sill damage

Fail 22 Sep 2020 42,055 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front door and sill damage

Pass 3 Oct 2019 34,800 miles

Nearside Rear 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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DN66 ZRT is a 2016 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 DN66 ZRT, 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 DN66 ZRT registered?

DN66 ZRT is a 2016 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 October 2016.

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