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EK16 HKC

2016 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

60,881 mi
Last recorded60,881 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Ka30,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK16 HKC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 60,881 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 55,904 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn a little on the inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Apr 2025 55,904 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn a little on the inner edge

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 48,451 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2024 48,445 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 40,808 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing , Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Apr 2023 40,808 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing , Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 36,279 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 35,060 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 33,519 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 26,144 miles

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 HKC 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 EK16 HKC, 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 EK16 HKC registered?

EK16 HKC is a 2016 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 March 2016.

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