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EO16 LBK

2016 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

42,762 mi
Last recorded42,762 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Ka30,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO16 LBK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2026 42,762 miles

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

Coolant leak above gearbox ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 34,497 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 27,215 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 21,884 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 18,195 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2022 18,195 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 15,650 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 13,594 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 9,921 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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EO16 LBK 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 77.8%.

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 EO16 LBK, 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 EO16 LBK registered?

EO16 LBK is a 2016 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 March 2016.

Is EO16 LBK safe to buy?

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