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CA16 FZX

2016 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

88,035 mi
Last recorded88,035 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Ka30,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 88,035 miles

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

Rear axel slightly corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2026 88,013 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear axel slightly corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2025 85,542 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2025 85,542 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 70,817 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 70,817 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 62,111 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 62,111 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 62,108 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 59,237 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2021 46,438 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both struts on front (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 33,946 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 33,946 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2019 25,739 miles

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

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 FZX is a 2016 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FZX, 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 FZX registered?

CA16 FZX is a 2016 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 June 2016.

Is CA16 FZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA16 FZX shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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