2016 · 8 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2016 Ford Ka MOT pass rate and common faults

8,026 MOT tests in 2024. 73.8% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time73.8%
Failed or needed repairs26.2%
Typical mileage at test39,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 8,026 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.4%
  2. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.1%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.3%
    220 marked dangerous
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.1%
    231 marked dangerous
  5. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush1.6%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.5%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.2%
  8. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.1%
  9. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.1%
  10. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases1.1%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension13.4%
  2. Lights & electrics9.3%
  3. Brakes6.6%
  4. Tyres6.5%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.1%
  6. Emissions & leaks2.2%
  7. Body & chassis1.9%
  8. Steering0.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.3%
  2. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak10.3%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.1%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.7%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: coil spring: fractured or broken. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2016 Ford Ka?

In 2024, 73.8% of 2016 Ford Ka cars passed their MOT first time, across 8,026 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Ford Ka?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2016 Ford Ka reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 96, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).