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AK15 HLC

2015 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

56,660 mi
Last recorded56,660 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Ford Ka32,755 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK15 HLC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 56,660 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front an both cracked/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

rear axle corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2026 56,658 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush worn/seperated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush worn/seperated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front an both cracked/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

rear axle corroded

rear exhaust join clamp missing but not insecure

Pass 28 Mar 2025 55,536 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 55,531 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2024 52,838 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 May 2024 52,838 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 48,130 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 May 2022 42,444 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 37,572 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 32,063 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 25,175 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 16,173 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 14,767 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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AK15 HLC is a 2015 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2015 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 32,755 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 AK15 HLC, 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 11 years old, this Ford Ka is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AK15 HLC is a 2015 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2015.

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