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E24 GRC

2016 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

44,441 mi
Last recorded44,441 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Ka30,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE24 GRC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 44,441 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 24 Mar 2025 40,259 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2025 40,259 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 36,474 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))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 30,993 miles

CAM BELT HISTORY ?

ENGINE OIL SUMP RUSTING,ADVISE SOME PROTECTION.

Front BOTH FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY WEARING ON INNER EDGES.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear BOTH REAR TYRES 2015 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE ,ADVISE OLD & DETERIORATING.(195-45X16V)

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING LOW ON TREAD,3MM & WEARING ON EDGES. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Apr 2023 30,986 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush ADVISE CHANGE NSR & OSR AT THE SAME TIME. (5.3.2 (c))

CAM BELT HISTORY ?

ENGINE OIL SUMP RUSTING,ADVISE SOME PROTECTION.

Front BOTH FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY WEARING ON INNER EDGES.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear BOTH REAR TYRES 2015 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE ,ADVISE OLD & DETERIORATING.(195-45X16V)

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING LOW ON TREAD,3MM & WEARING ON EDGES. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 24,914 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 24,914 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 17,411 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust clamp excessively corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2019 11,362 miles

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

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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E24 GRC is a 2016 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 E24 GRC, 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 E24 GRC registered?

E24 GRC is a 2016 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 March 2016.

Is E24 GRC safe to buy?

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