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EO16 TLX

2016 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

76,972 mi
Last recorded76,972 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Ka30,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO16 TLX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 76,972 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 71,756 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Feb 2025 71,755 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Fog lamp not working.

Pass 12 Feb 2024 61,800 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 51,289 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2023 51,289 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 39,491 miles

front wipers split

Pass 15 Feb 2021 27,904 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 18,097 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 18,097 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 14,595 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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EO16 TLX is a 2016 Ford Ka in Silver 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 EO16 TLX, 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 TLX registered?

EO16 TLX is a 2016 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 March 2016.

Is EO16 TLX safe to buy?

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