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AK15 YDM

2015 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,199 mi
Last recorded39,199 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Ford Ka32,755 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK15 YDM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 39,199 miles

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

Offside Front brake pad wear wire damaged

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer, also flex deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring cups integral to the axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 33,842 miles

underside / components all showing general corrosion

Fail 28 Oct 2024 33,840 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak n/s/f shocker / strut leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken o/s/f coil spring broken at top section / rubbing on inner wink section (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened o/s/f coil spring top mount damaged (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both rear shockers top mount bushes / worn / unbonded / movement (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front n/s/f top mount worn / play / lift in mount

underside / components all showing general corrosion

Pass 6 Nov 2023 27,707 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 27,707 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14" / 24" flexi (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 20,637 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 17,581 miles

slight exhaust leak rear silencer

Pass 11 Mar 2021 12,182 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pin holed (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 10,414 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 10,414 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 8,961 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 6,805 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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AK15 YDM is a 2015 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YDM, 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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What year was AK15 YDM registered?

AK15 YDM is a 2015 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 April 2015.

Is AK15 YDM safe to buy?

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