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CU16 BLV

2016 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,045 mi
Last recorded39,045 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Ka30,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU16 BLV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 39,045 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Mar 2026 39,045 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24 (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 37,026 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Fail 3 Mar 2025 36,993 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 18 Mar 2024 34,455 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 31,202 miles

Front suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2022 24,879 miles

Front suspension components corroding

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Rear suspension components corroding

Pass 17 Mar 2021 18,864 miles

Rear exhaust clamp deteriorated

Rear suspension components corroding

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 15,091 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear coil spring has slight corrosion

Offside Front Inner brake disc has slight corrosion

Offside Rear coil spring has slight corrosion

Pass 15 Mar 2019 9,241 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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CU16 BLV is a 2016 Ford Ka in Silver 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 CU16 BLV, 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 CU16 BLV registered?

CU16 BLV is a 2016 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 March 2016.

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