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CV16 XYG

2016 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

36,381 mi
Last recorded36,381 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Ka30,048 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV16 XYG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 36,381 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2024 35,527 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 35,065 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 30,322 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 30,322 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly Requirements only just met. It would appear that the parking braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.3.1 (c))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 24,211 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 19,913 miles

Front tyres have slight edge wear

Pass 17 Apr 2019 11,837 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 XYG 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 87.5%.

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 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 CV16 XYG, 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

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What year was CV16 XYG registered?

CV16 XYG is a 2016 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 April 2016.

Is CV16 XYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV16 XYG shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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