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DT16 NWS

2016 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

54,630 mi
Last recorded54,630 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Ka30,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDT16 NWS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 54,630 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 50,151 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 44,531 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 44,524 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both rear upper (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 38,494 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 31,957 miles

Rear Outer Brake cable damaged but not to excess os,ns weak (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 25,624 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 25,622 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 18,806 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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DT16 NWS is a 2016 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DT16 NWS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DT16 NWS registered?

DT16 NWS is a 2016 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 July 2016.

Is DT16 NWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DT16 NWS shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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