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DY16 FOK

2016 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

68,846 mi
Last recorded68,846 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Ka30,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY16 FOK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 68,846 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 15 May 2026 68,846 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering rack gaiter not secure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 66,614 miles

Coil spring corroded Both Fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror Cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Jun 2025 66,614 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded Both Fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror Cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 May 2024 60,447 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front & rear from both joints (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded corroding both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth , cracked & perished 195.45.16 v (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on outer edge , 195.45.16 v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth , cracked & perished 195.45.16 v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195.45.16 v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded corroding both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 53,508 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195.45.16 v (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195.45.16 v (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Jun 2023 53,508 miles

Emissions unable to be completed silencer is broken , causing a major leak of gases (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer to centre pipe is broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195.45.16 v (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195.45.16 v (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 45,383 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 40,010 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 36,075 miles

Rear rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 8 Apr 2019 25,033 miles

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

Offside Rear tyer 3mm

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

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm

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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DY16 FOK is a 2016 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DY16 FOK, 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 DY16 FOK registered?

DY16 FOK is a 2016 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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