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BL16 NLG

2016 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

23,683 mi
Last recorded23,683 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Ka30,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL16 NLG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 23,683 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 20,405 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55R16 84V XL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55R16 84V XL (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 17,869 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 17,869 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 15,292 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 15,292 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 12,772 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 12,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 10,447 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 5,392 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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BL16 NLG is a 2016 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BL16 NLG, 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 BL16 NLG registered?

BL16 NLG is a 2016 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 May 2016.

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