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CU16 YLT

2016 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

26,615 mi
Last recorded26,615 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Ka30,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 26,615 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2026 26,613 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 25,480 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 24,300 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s + n/s bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 24,299 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn both o/s + n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s + n/s bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 23,191 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2023 23,191 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 22,052 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyre perishing on inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 19,753 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2021 19,753 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 19,144 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 19,142 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 11,768 miles

Nearside Front 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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CU16 YLT is a 2016 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YLT, 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 YLT registered?

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

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