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FM65 YJS

2016 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,495 mi
Last recorded45,495 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Ka30,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 45,495 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 44,606 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 44,294 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 44,294 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 43,680 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Mar 2021 43,365 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 42,897 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 42,889 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 42,886 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 32,969 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 3mm. (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 YJS is a 2016 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YJS, 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 YJS registered?

FM65 YJS is a 2016 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2016.

Is FM65 YJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM65 YJS shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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