Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2016 Cf Moto Cf?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2016 Cf Moto Cf?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2016 Cf Moto Cf?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2016 Cf Moto Cf?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Cf Moto Cf (2016)

206 real MOT outcomes analysed • 90% first-time pass rate

2016 Cf Moto Cf

CarHunch analysed 206 real MOT records for the 2016 Cf Moto Cf. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Generally reliable 10% above UK average

90%

pass MOT first time

UK average: ~80%

2,696

typical mileage

1,066–5,240 middle half

13.6%

ever had a dangerous defect

recorded at any MOT

0.46

avg MOT failures per car

over 3.7 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2016 Cf Moto Cf

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Mileage Distribution

Most 2016 Cf Moto Cf vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

1,066

low mileage

2,696

typical

5,240

high mileage

Half of all 2016 Cf Moto Cf vehicles fall between 1,066 and 5,240 miles.

2016 Cf Moto Cf — Still on the Road

Numbers are declining — 60 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (45% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2019–2025.

MOT History Averages

3.7

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.46

Avg failures per vehicle

2.6

Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2016 Cf Moto Cf

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

34.3%

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10.6%

Front Registration plate missing
10.2%

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play
7.8%

Drive chain slightly loose
7.8%

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
7.3%

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play
4.9%

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
4.9%

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2016. Counts include advisories and failures.

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Other model years — Cf Moto Cf:

2014 2015 2017