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CA16 GFZ

2016 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,489 mi
Last recorded56,489 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Ka30,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 56,489 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Battery tray also insecure but not likely to fall (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 56,108 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 56,102 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 55,664 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 54,671 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear quarter panel damaged by fuel cap

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

t.p.m.s light indicates low pressure in tyre / tyres

Fail 18 May 2023 54,670 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust not attached to front down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear quarter panel damaged by fuel cap

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

t.p.m.s light indicates low pressure in tyre / tyres

Pass 21 May 2022 51,318 miles

Lower oil sump corroded

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 May 2022 51,318 miles

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

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

Lower oil sump corroded

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2021 44,245 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2020 37,990 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded and clamp missing

Pass 20 May 2019 31,629 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber corroded

exhaust corroded slightly

Fail 20 May 2019 31,629 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber corroded

exhaust corroded slightly

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 GFZ is a 2016 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GFZ, 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 GFZ registered?

CA16 GFZ is a 2016 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is CA16 GFZ safe to buy?

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