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CA16 AAZ

2016 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

81,273 mi
Last recorded81,273 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Ka30,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA16 AAZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 81,273 miles

Engine sump has surface corrosion

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small leak on front join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear axle has surface corrosion

Fail 18 Jun 2025 81,273 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine sump has surface corrosion

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small leak on front join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear axle has surface corrosion

Pass 19 Jun 2024 75,309 miles

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

advise engine sump pan corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2024 75,307 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

advise engine sump pan corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2023 66,344 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and damage to outer sidewall/cracking perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jun 2023 66,344 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam bulb blown (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and damage to outer sidewall/cracking perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 57,340 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 57,340 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 50,219 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 16 Jun 2021 50,218 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both on limit,very strongly advise. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit,very strongly advise. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit very strongly advise. (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective Low pressure. ()

Pass 25 Jun 2020 43,986 miles

Nearside Rear Silencer exhaust clamp missing but not causing any problems

Fail 25 Jun 2020 43,986 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Silencer exhaust clamp missing but not causing any problems

Pass 21 Jun 2019 33,786 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both getting low on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres on legal limit on edges.Strongly advise.2.00mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective Low pressure. ()

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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CA16 AAZ is a 2016 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 CA16 AAZ, 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 CA16 AAZ registered?

CA16 AAZ is a 2016 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 July 2016.

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