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FG16 KSJ

2016 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

141,334 mi
Last recorded141,334 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Ka30,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG16 KSJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 141,334 miles

Underbody slightly corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2026 141,330 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody slightly corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2025 110,460 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Apr 2025 110,460 miles

Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 82,713 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 82,706 miles

Nearside Front Body panel insecure wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush worn to excess (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush worn to excess (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Inner tyre wall slightly damaged

Rear wiper split

Pass 21 Apr 2023 60,162 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 60,160 miles

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

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 52,767 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 43,821 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 39,790 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 27,703 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 27,703 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 15,882 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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FG16 KSJ is a 2016 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FG16 KSJ, 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 FG16 KSJ registered?

FG16 KSJ is a 2016 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 March 2016.

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