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CX16 BFL

2016 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

29,404 mi
Last recorded29,404 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Ka30,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX16 BFL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 29,404 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2026 29,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 25,003 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 20,869 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 17,854 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 16,700 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 15,858 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Faces Scored & Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2022 15,858 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Faces Scored & Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 19 Mar 2021 14,142 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2021 14,142 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 12,980 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder

Fail 12 Mar 2020 12,980 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 11,567 miles

Offside Rear Nail In The Tread

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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CX16 BFL is a 2016 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CX16 BFL, 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 CX16 BFL registered?

CX16 BFL is a 2016 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 March 2016.

Is CX16 BFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX16 BFL shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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