2016 Ford Ka · 26,806 MOT tests
2016 Ford Ka reliability
2016 Ford Kas fail 24% of first MOT tests, 41% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 19 Ka years (26,806 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Kas: 32.8%)
- 24%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Kas: 32.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 41% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 34,371
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 26,806
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 34% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- 2017 cars: about average for its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- Weak spot: suspension, 9.4% of tests fail here (176% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Ford Ka
Fail rate by area
- Suspension9.4%
- Lights and electrics6.7%
- Tyres5.4%
- Brakes4.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.5%
- Body, chassis and structure1.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 3.97%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 2.37%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.22%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.84%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.8%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Stop lamp not working 1.25%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.86%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (8.64%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.8%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.34%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.94%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (4.6%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 Ford Ka reliable?
2016 Ford Kas fail 24% of first MOT tests, 41% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 19 Ka years (26,806 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Ford Ka MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (3.97% of tests), shock absorber serious fluid leak (2.37% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.22% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Ford Ka have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Ford Ka shows 34,371 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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