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DP65 HVB

2016 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,349 mi
Last recorded75,349 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Ka30,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP65 HVB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 75,349 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 67,866 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2025 67,866 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 36,776 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre/rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2024 63,687 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre/rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2023 59,372 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from the clamps (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 52,186 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))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 52,186 miles

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

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))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 48,199 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 48,199 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 43,104 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 36,035 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside 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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DP65 HVB is a 2016 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DP65 HVB, 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 DP65 HVB registered?

DP65 HVB is a 2016 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 January 2016.

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