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CN16 NMO

2016 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

69,859 mi
Last recorded69,859 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Ka30,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN16 NMO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 69,859 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (Rear bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2026 69,859 miles

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (Rear bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 62,934 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approximately 1.8mm also cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Mar 2025 62,934 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approximately 1.8mm also cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 54,997 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 46,797 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside front (Rear bushes deteriorated) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 40,958 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 37,722 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 37,722 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 35,211 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 31,371 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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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CN16 NMO is a 2016 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NMO, 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 NMO registered?

CN16 NMO is a 2016 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 March 2016.

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