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ES16 BEL

2016 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

56,306 mi
Last recorded56,306 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Ka30,048 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationES16 BEL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 56,306 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 46,755 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 36,883 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 28,585 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 28,582 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 16,074 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 14,519 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2020 14,519 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator front inners (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 11,074 miles

both front tyres are slightly worn on the edges

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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ES16 BEL is a 2016 Ford Ka in Silver 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 ES16 BEL, 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 ES16 BEL registered?

ES16 BEL is a 2016 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 March 2016.

Is ES16 BEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for ES16 BEL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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