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EK16 GXZ

2016 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

93,834 mi
Last recorded93,834 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Ka30,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK16 GXZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 93,834 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 93,028 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 88,666 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 88,657 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 77,369 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 64,551 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 64,551 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 55,949 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 55,949 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2019 47,791 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 47,791 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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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EK16 GXZ is a 2016 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EK16 GXZ, 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 EK16 GXZ registered?

EK16 GXZ is a 2016 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is EK16 GXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK16 GXZ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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