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CX16 HGD

2016 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

59,704 mi
Last recorded59,704 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Ka30,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX16 HGD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2026 59,704 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play replace strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play replace strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded deep rust (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded deep rust (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 54,255 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear subframe surface corrosion

Fail 17 Feb 2025 54,246 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear subframe surface corrosion

Pass 19 Feb 2024 50,178 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded and pitted on the back of the discs b/s/o/v (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear rear axle has surface corrosion

Pass 13 Feb 2023 47,926 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 45,026 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 41,096 miles

Nearside Front slight oil leak from driveshaft seal

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2021 41,016 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front slight oil leak from driveshaft seal

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 36,834 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 31,595 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 31,595 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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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CX16 HGD 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 63.6%.

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 HGD, 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 HGD registered?

CX16 HGD is a 2016 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 March 2016.

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