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FM65 EBZ

2016 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

55,102 mi
Last recorded55,102 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Ka30,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM65 EBZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 55,102 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2025 50,059 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 45,222 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 45,222 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 41,060 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Aug 2023 41,060 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 37,108 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 33,167 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 27,450 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to go out of shape + Tyre at 3mm

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre starting to go out of shape

Fail 30 Jul 2020 27,309 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to go out of shape + Tyre at 3mm

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre starting to go out of shape

Pass 13 Aug 2019 23,348 miles

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

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 EBZ is a 2016 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FM65 EBZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FM65 EBZ registered?

FM65 EBZ is a 2016 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 January 2016.

Is FM65 EBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM65 EBZ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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