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BJ16 JXA

2016 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,361 mi
Last recorded35,361 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Ka30,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ16 JXA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 35,361 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2025 35,361 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 35,266 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (Lower part of casing) (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 34,209 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres tread getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 31,848 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 29,051 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 26,399 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 23,970 miles

Coil spring corroded all corroding on bottom coils. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front both front wheel rims kerbed/ scuffed..

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords scuffed and bead protector cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

clutch fluid leak, clutch biting point low.

Fail 23 Jan 2020 23,970 miles

Coil spring corroded all corroding on bottom coils. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front both front wheel rims kerbed/ scuffed..

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords scuffed and bead protector cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

clutch fluid leak, clutch biting point low.

Pass 25 Mar 2019 20,940 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (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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BJ16 JXA 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 BJ16 JXA, 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 BJ16 JXA registered?

BJ16 JXA is a 2016 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 March 2016.

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