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ET65 BGZ

2016 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

5,575 mi
Last recorded5,575 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2016 Ford Ka30,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET65 BGZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 5,575 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 5,350 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 4,969 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 4,676 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 3,858 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 3,858 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 3,406 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 2,805 miles

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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ET65 BGZ is a 2016 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ET65 BGZ, 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 ET65 BGZ registered?

ET65 BGZ is a 2016 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 January 2016.

Is ET65 BGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET65 BGZ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ET65 BGZ have outstanding finance?

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