CarVerify

Free Car Check

FM65 SVL

2016 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,656 mi
Last recorded86,656 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Ka30,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 86,656 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 74,410 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 55,781 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2023 55,778 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2022 44,774 miles

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear top bushes perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing low inner edges , scrubbing tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 44,774 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction mobile phone holder strongly adhered to screen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear top bushes perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes , perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing low inner edges , scrubbing tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 39,664 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2021 39,664 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 33,967 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 28,609 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 28,436 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
Full Ford Ka reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FM65 SVL 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 SVL, 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

How do I check the history of FM65 SVL?

You can check the full history of FM65 SVL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FM65 SVL registered?

FM65 SVL is a 2016 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 January 2016.

Is FM65 SVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM65 SVL 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.

Does FM65 SVL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FM65 SVL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.