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2016 Ford KA 1.2L Petrol · SL16 HPK

SL16 HPK

2016 Ford KA (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30/04/2016. Recorded mileage 38,237 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
FORD KA
Year / Origin
2016 · Edinburgh
MOT Status
Valid until 09/09/2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
38,237 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.2L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 09/09/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2016
Engine
1242cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents a high level of roadworthiness with a stable and consistent maintenance trend. The most recent MOT test conducted on 10 September 2025 at 38,237 miles resulted in no defects or advisories. This follows a consistent streak of clean passes dating back to 2022, indicating that the vehicle has remained in a condition that meets minimum standards without recurring mechanical failures or structural degradations. The mileage profile is notably low for a ten-year-old Ford, averaging approximately 3,800 miles annually. Between January 2022 and January 2024, the car covered only 2,487 miles, suggesting periods of limited use or storage. A more recent increase in usage occurred between January 2024 and September 2025, where the vehicle clocked 6,059 miles in roughly twenty months. While low mileage generally implies less wear on the drivetrain and engine components, the long intervals between service intervals can sometimes necessitate closer attention to rubber-based parts and fluids. Since the MOT history shows no flagged faults, a physical inspection should focus on components affected by low-mileage operation. A buyer should check for perished suspension bushes, split rubber hoses, and degraded wiper blades which occur when a vehicle sits stationary for extended periods. The brake discs should be examined for surface corrosion or pitting if the car has sat recently. Additionally, verifying the structural integrity of the sills and floor pans remains a priority, although the clean record suggests no history of significant corrosion in these areas.

SL16 HPK Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 10/09/2025
  • 38,237 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
63
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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SL16 HPK Mileage History

  1. 14/01/202229,691 mi
  2. 14/01/202330,778 mi+1,087 mi
  3. 06/01/202432,178 mi+1,400 mi
  4. 10/01/202536,080 mi+3,902 mi
  5. 10/09/202538,237 mi+2,157 mi

Average of roughly 2,338 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

SL16 HPK MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 16 May 2026, 02:04
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Ford Ka (SL16 HPK) between January 2022 and September 2025.

The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

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ADVISORY