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DV66 SWZ

2016 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

49,598 mi
Last recorded49,598 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Ka30,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV66 SWZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 49,598 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 43,396 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play x2 both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Drive belt worn, but not excessively auxiliary belt slight fraying (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear wiper split

Fail 14 Jul 2025 43,396 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also at 2-3mm and inner edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play x2 both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Drive belt worn, but not excessively auxiliary belt slight fraying (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x2 both sides/advise replacement (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear wiper split

Pass 24 Jul 2024 37,283 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 31 Jul 2023 32,214 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge On Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 28,715 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT + Outer Wall Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 22,805 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 17,197 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 1 Aug 2019 11,374 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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DV66 SWZ is a 2016 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DV66 SWZ, 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 DV66 SWZ registered?

DV66 SWZ is a 2016 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 2016.

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