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FM65 EBG

2016 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

71,489 mi
Last recorded71,489 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Ka30,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM65 EBG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 71,489 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 70,265 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both Rear (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Pass 15 Aug 2024 68,388 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 67,776 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 67,771 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex section (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 16 Jan 2023 62,503 miles

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall of n/s/f tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/f tyre worn slightly on inner edge.

Pass 27 Jan 2022 56,287 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 21 Jan 2021 49,083 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 49,083 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 42,552 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 32,883 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm left (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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FM65 EBG is a 2016 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FM65 EBG, 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 FM65 EBG registered?

FM65 EBG is a 2016 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 January 2016.

Is FM65 EBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM65 EBG shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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