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CA16 RYH

2016 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

58,635 mi
Last recorded58,635 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Ka30,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 58,635 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust back box clamp corroded and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Front exhaust clamp damaged / bent

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 52,768 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2025 52,768 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside top mount bush / bearing + upper retaining nuts / washers corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside lower spring cups (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 46,502 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear axle lower spring cups corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2024 46,502 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear axle lower spring cups corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 40,938 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 35,196 miles

REAR EXHAUST CLAMP RUSTED THROUGH

Fail 30 Jun 2022 35,196 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick O/S FRONT, OUTER ON METAL (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

REAR EXHAUST CLAMP RUSTED THROUGH

Pass 12 Jul 2021 30,276 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 25,728 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2020 25,728 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2019 20,975 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2019 20,975 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 RYH 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 61.5%.

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 RYH, 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 RYH registered?

CA16 RYH is a 2016 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 August 2016.

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