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EA16 KBF

2016 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,828 mi
Last recorded48,828 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Ka30,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA16 KBF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 48,828 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2026 48,825 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 47,710 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 46,198 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 45,090 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 44,102 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 43,018 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 42,167 miles

Central Front chips on screen

Pass 30 Mar 2019 32,114 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2019 32,114 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))

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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EA16 KBF is a 2016 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EA16 KBF, 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 EA16 KBF registered?

EA16 KBF is a 2016 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is EA16 KBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA16 KBF shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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