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WF16 JZA

2016 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

63,218 mi
Last recorded63,218 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Ka30,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF16 JZA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 63,218 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 61,115 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 58,526 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 58,526 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 57,981 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 50,995 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/16 84V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/16 84V (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 50,990 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/45/16 84V (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/16 84V (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/16 84V (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 42,693 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 42,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/45/16 84V (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/16 84V (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 32,242 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 22,620 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
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WF16 JZA 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 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 WF16 JZA, 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 WF16 JZA registered?

WF16 JZA is a 2016 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is WF16 JZA safe to buy?

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