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FJ16 VKX

2016 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,972 mi
Last recorded51,972 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Ka30,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ16 VKX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 51,972 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2025 51,972 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 47,205 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 47,205 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 44,160 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 44,160 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted Inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 40,132 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2022 36,796 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021 35,261 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 35,261 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 32,967 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 25,779 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1-2000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to minimum tread depth marks [BORDERLINE] (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to minimum tread depth marks [BORDERLINE] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1-2000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to minimum tread depth marks [BORDERLINE] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching minimum tread depth marks [2000 miles] (5.2.3 (e))

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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FJ16 VKX is a 2016 Ford Ka in Silver 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 FJ16 VKX, 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 FJ16 VKX registered?

FJ16 VKX is a 2016 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 March 2016.

Is FJ16 VKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ16 VKX shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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