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CX16 MKU

2016 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

99,006 mi
Last recorded99,006 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Ka30,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX16 MKU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 99,006 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2025 98,630 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2024 98,294 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 84,465 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 70,203 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 70,203 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 57,441 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 49,265 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 36,752 miles

off side front tyre wearing on inside edge

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 MKU is a 2016 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 CX16 MKU, 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 CX16 MKU registered?

CX16 MKU is a 2016 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 March 2016.

Is CX16 MKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX16 MKU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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