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BD16 YLM

2016 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

43,529 mi
Last recorded43,529 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Ka30,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD16 YLM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 43,529 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 42,854 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 42,854 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 41,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 40,910 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 39,878 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 38,159 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2019 28,889 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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BD16 YLM is a 2016 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YLM, 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 BD16 YLM registered?

BD16 YLM is a 2016 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 May 2016.

Is BD16 YLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD16 YLM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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