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EF16 MKX

2016 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

62,728 mi
Last recorded62,728 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Ka30,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF16 MKX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 62,728 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2025 61,545 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 52,950 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 41,881 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 35,075 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 28,987 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 28,987 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2020 24,709 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 18,480 miles

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

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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EF16 MKX is a 2016 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc 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 EF16 MKX, 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 EF16 MKX registered?

EF16 MKX is a 2016 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 May 2016.

Is EF16 MKX safe to buy?

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