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AK15 YDW

2015 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

87,495 mi
Last recorded87,495 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Ford Ka32,755 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK15 YDW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 87,495 miles

Axle treated with wax oil

Pass 26 Mar 2026 85,586 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2026 85,584 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 77,940 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 71,412 miles

sump corroded.

Pass 23 Mar 2023 66,678 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 59,114 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 54,413 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 45,950 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wiper blades split & slightly smear the screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 40,316 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 40,308 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 39,542 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 YDW is a 2015 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 AK15 YDW, 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 YDW registered?

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

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