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CU16 BXL

2016 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,491 mi
Last recorded78,491 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Ka30,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU16 BXL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 78,491 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2026 78,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 75,603 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 75,601 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 71,322 miles

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

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

crack in screen

slight play in steering

Pass 28 Apr 2023 65,532 miles

o/s/f tyre on limit

Fail 28 Apr 2023 65,532 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

o/s/f tyre on limit

Pass 29 Apr 2022 57,624 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 46,749 miles

slight play n/s steering

Pass 19 Mar 2020 40,454 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 32,907 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 31,147 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 BXL is a 2016 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BXL, 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 BXL registered?

CU16 BXL is a 2016 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is CU16 BXL safe to buy?

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