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CX16 BJO

2016 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

24,790 mi
Last recorded24,790 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Ka30,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX16 BJO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 24,790 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2026 24,770 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 23,429 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 22,118 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 22,116 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp on box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 20,617 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 20,613 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 18,823 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 18,823 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 16,419 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 14,568 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 14,568 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 11,416 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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CX16 BJO is a 2016 Ford Ka in Grey 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 CX16 BJO, 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 BJO registered?

CX16 BJO is a 2016 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is CX16 BJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX16 BJO shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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