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ER04 SUM

2016 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

61,761 mi
Last recorded61,761 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Ka30,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationER04 SUM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 61,761 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 55,861 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 55,861 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 52,634 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 52,634 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 50,191 miles

clutch anti slip missing

n/s/r shock upper bush on the limit

o/s/r shock upper bush on the limit

Fail 26 Jun 2023 50,191 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

clutch anti slip missing

n/s/r shock upper bush on the limit

o/s/r shock upper bush on the limit

Pass 17 Jun 2022 38,740 miles

clutch anti slip missing

o/s/f strut misting

oil filler cap missing

Fail 17 Jun 2022 38,740 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

clutch anti slip missing

o/s/f strut misting

oil filler cap missing

Pass 23 Jun 2021 34,144 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2020 30,322 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 21,556 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2019 21,556 miles

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

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

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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ER04 SUM is a 2016 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ER04 SUM, 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 ER04 SUM registered?

ER04 SUM is a 2016 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is ER04 SUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for ER04 SUM shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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