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DP65 VKM

2016 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

62,705 mi
Last recorded62,705 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Ka30,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 62,705 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))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 56,729 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2025 56,729 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 48,709 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 46,320 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 40,302 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 33,014 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 30,493 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 26,793 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 1 Aug 2018 23,820 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 VKM is a 2016 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DP65 VKM, 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 VKM registered?

DP65 VKM is a 2016 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 January 2016.

Is DP65 VKM safe to buy?

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