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AK65 BYJ

2015 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,437 mi
Last recorded40,437 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Ford Ka32,755 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK65 BYJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 40,437 miles

both rear brake pipes corroded

front and rear subframe corroded

Pass 15 May 2025 39,208 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 39,208 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2024 38,070 miles

both rear coil springs seats very corroded

Fail 24 May 2024 38,063 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear coil springs seats very corroded

Pass 23 May 2023 37,171 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracked in tread

both rear shock absorbers very corroded

clutch fluid contaminated

engine sump badly corroded and leaking oil

Fail 23 May 2023 37,171 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked in tread

both rear shock absorbers very corroded

clutch fluid contaminated

engine sump badly corroded and leaking oil

Pass 31 May 2022 35,802 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 32,174 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front, inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing long deep Splits in inner sidewall (dangerous) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep splits in inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 27,065 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 21,711 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 15,801 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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AK65 BYJ is a 2015 Ford Ka in Black 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 AK65 BYJ, 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 AK65 BYJ registered?

AK65 BYJ is a 2015 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2015.

Is AK65 BYJ safe to buy?

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