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BW16 LJL

2016 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

60,330 mi
Last recorded60,330 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Ka30,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW16 LJL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 60,330 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 57,010 miles

Nearside park brake low

Pass 29 Jul 2024 51,660 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 44,682 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 42,536 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil x 2 front shocks (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2022 42,536 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil x 2 front shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 38,421 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 34,358 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 31,651 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 29,890 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 29,890 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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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BW16 LJL is a 2016 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BW16 LJL, 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 BW16 LJL registered?

BW16 LJL is a 2016 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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