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CV16 DLU

2016 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

43,165 mi
Last recorded43,165 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Ka30,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV16 DLU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 43,165 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2026 43,165 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 40,731 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 40,731 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 36,907 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 36,907 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 32,483 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear exhaust clamp rusted (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 30,102 miles

exhaust heavily rusted

Pass 23 Mar 2021 27,414 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 25,714 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))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 23,565 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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CV16 DLU is a 2016 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CV16 DLU, 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 CV16 DLU registered?

CV16 DLU is a 2016 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 March 2016.

Is CV16 DLU safe to buy?

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