FORD CORTINA (2016)
Running costs, common problems, and reliability data based on 30 real MOT tests in 2024.
MOT Pass Rate
47%
Total Tests (2024)
30
Avg Mileage
69,722 mi
Est. Annual Cost
£2,027
Is the 2016 FORD CORTINA reliable?
Below average reliability. Budget extra for maintenance and repairs. That's 35 points below the national average of 82%. It falls below the FORD brand average of 85%.
At 8 years old, 47% of FORD CORTINAs from 2016 passed their MOT first time in 2024. That's based on 30 tests across the UK. The average mileage at this age is 69,722 miles.
How does the 2016 FORD CORTINA compare?
Mileage Analysis
The average 2016 FORD CORTINA has 69,722 miles on the clock, which is in line with the expected 59,200 miles for a 8-year-old car, suggesting normal everyday use.
How much does a 2016 FORD CORTINA cost to run?
Higher than average due to low pass rate
Based on 7,400 miles/year (UK average), current fuel prices, and repair likelihood from MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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About the 2016 FORD CORTINA
The 2016 FORD CORTINA is a small family car with a 1600cc petrol engine. 30 of these vehicles were MOT tested in 2024, making it a rare model on UK roads. It sits in the bottom 100% of 2016 cars for MOT pass rates.
With an average of 69,722 miles at 8 years old, FORD CORTINA owners drive about as much as the UK average.
2016 FORD CORTINA Fuel Costs
The 1600cc petrol engine offers a reasonable balance between performance and economy. Expect around 42 mpg in mixed driving, which works out to roughly £1,137 per year at current petrol prices of 142p per litre (based on 7,400 miles per year).
What does it cost to own a 2016 FORD CORTINA?
Total estimated annual running cost is £2,027 (£169/month), broken down as £1137 fuel, £135 road tax, £55 MOT, and £700 predicted repairs. The higher repair estimate reflects the 47% MOT pass rate. Cars in this bracket tend to need work on suspension, brakes, and emissions components.
Buying a Used 2016 FORD CORTINA
At 8 years old, this is a solid used buy if you find one with good service history. Depreciation has levelled off, so you won't lose much more value. Focus on condition over mileage. Note: with only 30 tests in our data, these figures should be treated as indicative rather than definitive.
Alternatives to the 2016 FORD CORTINA
If reliability is your priority, there are 4 similar cars with a higher MOT pass rate. Here are comparable petrol cars with similar engines:
- VAUXHALL CORSA (2015) 78% pass rate (+31%) from 160,438 tests
- FORD FOCUS (2014) 80% pass rate (+33%) from 131,119 tests
- NISSAN QASHQAI (2017) 86% pass rate (+39%) from 100,176 tests
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO (2015) 82% pass rate (+35%) from 94,129 tests