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DP65 RKV

2016 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

40,931 mi
Last recorded40,931 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Ka30,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP65 RKV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 40,931 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated/corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 40,931 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust system deteriorated/corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 35,797 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated/corroded

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2025 35,797 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated/corroded

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Additional brake hose securing clip missing

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 27,555 miles

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

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated/corroded

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s & n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 25,086 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2023 25,086 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 22,628 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2022 22,626 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 20,597 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 18,064 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer joint has a slight blow. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 14,393 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 14,393 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 12,389 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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DP65 RKV is a 2016 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DP65 RKV, 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 RKV registered?

DP65 RKV is a 2016 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 January 2016.

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