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BG16 YDK

2016 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,332 mi
Last recorded83,332 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Ka30,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG16 YDK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 83,332 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2026 83,321 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Windscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 59,987 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 43,982 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 33,087 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 32,026 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 20% remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 29,435 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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BG16 YDK is a 2016 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BG16 YDK, 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 BG16 YDK registered?

BG16 YDK is a 2016 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2016.

Is BG16 YDK safe to buy?

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