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BD15 UGS

2015 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

168,261 mi
Last recorded168,261 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Ford Ka32,755 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD15 UGS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 168,261 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2026 168,247 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear tyres distorted-175/65/14

Pass 17 Jul 2025 151,017 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside rear tyre distorted

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre size 175/65x14

Fail 17 Jul 2025 151,017 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside rear tyre distorted

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre size 175/65x14

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 133,719 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear tyres distorted

Tyre size 175/65x14

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Jul 2023 117,224 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 106,362 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 106,362 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

engine oil very low

Pass 27 Jul 2021 95,161 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 95,161 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 70,718 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 54,568 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 11 Apr 2019 54,568 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 38,905 miles

Offside Rear 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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BD15 UGS is a 2015 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BD15 UGS, 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 BD15 UGS registered?

BD15 UGS is a 2015 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 April 2015.

Is BD15 UGS safe to buy?

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