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BK16 GSZ

2016 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

63,285 mi
Last recorded63,285 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Ka30,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK16 GSZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 63,285 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 56,969 miles

High level stop lamp in/op -assume not connected

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm also has minor age cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 51,138 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 45,066 miles

Unable to check rear seat belts due to contents of the rear passenger compartment

Fail 30 Jan 2023 45,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also system detoriated (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective slightly perished (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin also minor lip on discs (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside 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))

Unable to check rear seat belts due to contents of the rear passenger compartment

Pass 24 Jan 2022 39,214 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 33,281 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 28,811 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Second row seat belts and seats unable to test

Pass 16 Feb 2019 20,246 miles

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

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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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BK16 GSZ is a 2016 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BK16 GSZ, 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 BK16 GSZ registered?

BK16 GSZ is a 2016 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 March 2016.

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The MOT history for BK16 GSZ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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