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2016 Ford Ka

Pink Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

41,006 mi
Last recorded41,006 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Ka30,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 BTP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2016
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 41,006 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 41,093 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 33,598 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2024 38,319 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 26,742 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 22,422 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess nearside and offside cable outers split (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 33,412 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement RearBush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Mar 2023 33,412 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement RearBush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 17,699 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 28,606 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2021 13,493 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 23,768 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 May 2020 11,391 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 19,560 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 7,945 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 14,854 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tyre wall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 7,932 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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C5 BTP is a 2016 Ford Ka in Pink with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 C5 BTP, 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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C5 BTP is a 2016 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 March 2016.

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