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BGZ 8418

2016 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,238 mi
Last recorded23,238 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Ka30,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGZ 8418
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 23,238 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 21,823 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 20,332 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 20,071 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 20,071 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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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BGZ 8418 is a 2016 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 BGZ 8418, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BGZ 8418 registered?

BGZ 8418 is a 2016 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 April 2016.

Is BGZ 8418 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BGZ 8418 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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