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DS16 CWL

2016 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,280 mi
Last recorded27,280 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Ka30,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS16 CWL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 27,280 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2025 27,280 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 26,522 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 25,833 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 25,833 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn INNER REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn INNER REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2022 24,053 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 22,287 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 22,287 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))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 21,300 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 20,535 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 18,075 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 18,069 miles

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

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

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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DS16 CWL is a 2016 Ford Ka in White 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 DS16 CWL, 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 DS16 CWL registered?

DS16 CWL is a 2016 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 April 2016.

Is DS16 CWL safe to buy?

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