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CE16 WGU

2016 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

60,985 mi
Last recorded60,985 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Ka30,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE16 WGU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 60,985 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 60,985 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 56,502 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes - Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside park brake effort reduced

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just over 2mm in places and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2024 56,499 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes - Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit and smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside park brake effort reduced

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just over 2mm in places and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 53,417 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 53,417 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 44,020 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 44,017 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 28,253 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust Clamp corroded Away (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 20,308 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 20,306 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) 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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CE16 WGU is a 2016 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 CE16 WGU, 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 CE16 WGU registered?

CE16 WGU is a 2016 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 March 2016.

Is CE16 WGU safe to buy?

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