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FL16 XRC

2016 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,676 mi
Last recorded96,676 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Ford Ka30,048 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL16 XRC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2016
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 30 Jan 2026 96,676 miles

General underside corrosion (subframes, suspension components, brake pipe coatings and brake hose ferrules swollen etc

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Feb 2025 88,517 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear - rear section protective coating bubbled (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear - rear section protective coating bubbled (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material protective coating bubbled (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 81,446 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 74,461 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 70,940 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 65,465 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 61,998 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 58,400 miles

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

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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FL16 XRC is a 2016 Ford Ka in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FL16 XRC, 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 FL16 XRC registered?

FL16 XRC is a 2016 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 March 2016.

Is FL16 XRC safe to buy?

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