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CN16 JFA

2016 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,535 mi
Last recorded50,535 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Ka30,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN16 JFA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 50,535 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2026 50,535 miles

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

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

both front discs corroded slightly

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 47,205 miles

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

both front discs corroded slightly

Fail 26 Feb 2025 47,205 miles

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

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

both front discs corroded slightly

Pass 21 Feb 2024 27,696 miles

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

both front discs corroded slightly

nsr tyre flat spot

Fail 21 Feb 2024 27,696 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both front discs corroded slightly

nsr tyre flat spot

Pass 23 Feb 2023 25,542 miles

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

both front discs corroded slightly

Pass 25 Feb 2022 23,985 miles

both front discs corroded slightly

osf and nsf tyres walls damaged slightly

Pass 25 Feb 2021 23,231 miles

both front discs corroded slightly

Fail 25 Feb 2021 23,231 miles

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

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

both front discs corroded slightly

Pass 13 Feb 2020 22,352 miles

both front discs corroded slightly

Pass 21 Feb 2019 17,236 miles

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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CN16 JFA 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 CN16 JFA, 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 CN16 JFA registered?

CN16 JFA is a 2016 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 March 2016.

Is CN16 JFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for CN16 JFA shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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