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BN16 CWV

2016 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

39,653 mi
Last recorded39,653 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Ka30,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN16 CWV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 39,653 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 37,627 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 35,810 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 33,926 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 31,791 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 29,693 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 27,642 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 24,542 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 24,541 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak downpipe clamp (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre is mishaped

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted side (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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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BN16 CWV is a 2016 Ford Ka in Blue 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 BN16 CWV, 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 BN16 CWV registered?

BN16 CWV is a 2016 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 April 2016.

Is BN16 CWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN16 CWV 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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