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CU16 BAO

2016 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,699 mi
Last recorded79,699 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Ka30,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU16 BAO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 27 Mar 2026 79,699 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 73,530 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 68,028 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 61,811 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 58,769 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 56,258 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 1 Mar 2020 51,254 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 43,188 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (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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CU16 BAO is a 2016 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CU16 BAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CU16 BAO?

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What year was CU16 BAO registered?

CU16 BAO is a 2016 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 March 2016.

Is CU16 BAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU16 BAO shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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