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BF16 YPO

2016 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

69,603 mi
Last recorded69,603 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Ka30,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF16 YPO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 69,603 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2026 69,603 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 67,049 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2025 67,039 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 65,459 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 65,459 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 61,094 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2023 61,094 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 56,903 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 56,890 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety Sump. (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 54,434 miles

Oil sump pan corroded, slight sign of oil leak.

Pass 10 Mar 2020 50,952 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 44,884 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 44,884 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (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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BF16 YPO is a 2016 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BF16 YPO, 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 BF16 YPO registered?

BF16 YPO is a 2016 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 March 2016.

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