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CN16 SYW

2016 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,997 mi
Last recorded33,997 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Ka30,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN16 SYW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 33,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Exhaust clamp deteriorating

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 31,295 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2024 27,894 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 25,128 miles

Front & rear exhaust clamps deteriorating

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 22,358 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust clamp deteriorated

Fail 14 Feb 2022 22,358 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust clamp deteriorated

Pass 23 Feb 2021 19,888 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust clamp deteriorating

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 18,014 miles

rear tyre wearing low

Fail 13 Feb 2020 18,014 miles

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

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

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

rear tyre wearing low

Pass 26 Feb 2019 14,028 miles

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres wearing on outer edge

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 SYW is a 2016 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SYW, 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 SYW registered?

CN16 SYW is a 2016 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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