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BU16 KZB

2016 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

48,030 mi
Last recorded48,030 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Ka30,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU16 KZB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 48,030 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 44,992 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 40,697 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 36,913 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 36,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 34,216 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 32,975 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 31,470 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 28,868 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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BU16 KZB is a 2016 Ford Ka in Black 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 BU16 KZB, 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

How do I check the history of BU16 KZB?

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What year was BU16 KZB registered?

BU16 KZB is a 2016 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 March 2016.

Is BU16 KZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU16 KZB 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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