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BT16 EVG

2016 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,934 mi
Last recorded33,934 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Ka30,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT16 EVG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 33,934 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 31,861 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2025 31,859 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR BACK BOX CLAMP MISSING (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 28,374 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 24,009 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 19,743 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 19,743 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 14,765 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 10,335 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 8,235 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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BT16 EVG 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 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 BT16 EVG, 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 BT16 EVG registered?

BT16 EVG is a 2016 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is BT16 EVG safe to buy?

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