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EO16 FYM

2016 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

72,691 mi
Last recorded72,691 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Ka30,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO16 FYM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 72,691 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2026 72,691 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 67,538 miles

clutch master/ slave cylinder has a loss of pressure

front pads and discs wearing and deteriorated

nearside front shock has a leak developing

Fail 2 Jul 2025 67,538 miles

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

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

clutch master/ slave cylinder has a loss of pressure

front pads and discs wearing and deteriorated

nearside front shock has a leak developing

Pass 25 Jun 2024 59,472 miles

both front lamp covers missing from inside wheel arches exposing wiring loom to water ingress.

nearside front shock leaking

offside wiper operation poor

oil level low

Fail 25 Jun 2024 59,472 miles

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

both front lamp covers missing from inside wheel arches exposing wiring loom to water ingress.

nearside front shock leaking

offside wiper operation poor

oil level low

Pass 1 Jul 2023 51,772 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2023 51,772 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 43,531 miles

front tyres wearing

Pass 30 Mar 2021 37,019 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing

Pass 27 May 2019 30,281 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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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EO16 FYM 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 EO16 FYM, 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 EO16 FYM registered?

EO16 FYM is a 2016 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 May 2016.

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