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DT65 DPZ

2016 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,090 mi
Last recorded57,090 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Ka30,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDT65 DPZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 57,090 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 46,012 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Jun 2024 46,012 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 39,578 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 39,577 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to broken exhaust pipe (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe is broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 34,303 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 34,303 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer joint clamp is missing, currently secure but advise to replace the clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 28,364 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Drivers wiper blade split (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2021 28,364 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Below required efficiency (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Drivers wiper blade split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 23,084 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 16,836 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 10,501 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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DT65 DPZ is a 2016 Ford Ka in Grey 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 DT65 DPZ, 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 DT65 DPZ registered?

DT65 DPZ is a 2016 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 January 2016.

Is DT65 DPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DT65 DPZ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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