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DX16 MWL

2016 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

114,633 mi
Last recorded114,633 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Ka30,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX16 MWL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 114,633 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2026 114,632 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 101,716 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2025 101,716 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 87,976 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 72,933 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 72,933 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative pressures reset (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 26 May 2022 57,938 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 May 2022 57,937 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Hole in exhaust near middle and rear joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wipers split. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2021 45,287 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 45,287 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative reset (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 37,272 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 23,055 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))

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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DX16 MWL is a 2016 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DX16 MWL, 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 DX16 MWL registered?

DX16 MWL is a 2016 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is DX16 MWL safe to buy?

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