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BD16 XFM

2016 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,837 mi
Last recorded37,837 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Ka30,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD16 XFM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 37,837 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jul 2026 37,837 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Will not pass lambda readings due to leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust clamp deteriorated

Pass 8 Jul 2025 35,449 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 4 Jul 2024 33,614 miles

Front brake discs inner faces slightly deteriorated

Front suspension arms rear bushes deteriorated

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged, tread worn to 3mm, minor cracking

Offside front shock absorber light misting of oil

Offside front tyre has minor cracking around tread

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 31,138 miles

Front suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jul 2023 31,138 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting has an unsafe modification Strut top incorrectly positioned (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Front suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside front coil spring incorrectly located

Rear exhaust join clamp missing, exhaust splitting/corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2022 28,930 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush de-bonding slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush de-bonding slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking slightly within inner tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust bracket (just before rear silencer) corroded and detached, exhaust system still secure and not affecting emission readouts

Pass 13 Jul 2021 26,889 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush de-bonding / splitting slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play within inner ball joint

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade splitting on outer edges and central (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust clamp (Mid-section to rear silencer) corroded, exhaust system still secure

Pass 17 Jul 2020 25,715 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer starting to corrode (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 23,412 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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BD16 XFM is a 2016 Ford Ka in White 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 BD16 XFM, 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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BD16 XFM is a 2016 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 April 2016.

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