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ET16 MXP

2016 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,593 mi
Last recorded95,593 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Ka30,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET16 MXP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 95,593 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 95,018 miles

Front slight blow on exhaust flexi pipe

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

Offside Front brake caliper binding slightly

Offside Rear alloy wheel slightly buckeld

Fail 10 Jun 2025 95,018 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front slight blow on exhaust flexi pipe

Nearside Front brake disc scored

Nearside Front brake disc sustained heat

Nearside Front possible caliper seizing when hot

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

Offside Rear alloy wheel slightly buckeld

Pass 17 Jun 2024 93,707 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN AT EDGES

Pass 14 Jun 2023 89,645 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 89,645 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 84,561 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2022 84,559 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 80,401 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 80,401 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 74,151 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 65,362 miles

Both front road wheels are buckled, nearside rear is also buckled

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

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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ET16 MXP is a 2016 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ET16 MXP, 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 ET16 MXP registered?

ET16 MXP is a 2016 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is ET16 MXP safe to buy?

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