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BD65 FOA

2015 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,149 mi
Last recorded86,149 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Ford Ka32,755 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD65 FOA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 86,149 miles

ADVISE Handbrake lever /cables have free play coming up high

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 82t (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14/ 82t (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 86,148 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rubber boot misplaced needs refitting (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper rubber bush worn to excess (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper rubber bush worn to excess (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded on outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ADVISE Handbrake lever /cables have free play coming up high

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 82t (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14/ 82t (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 75,249 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Oct 2024 75,244 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Oct 2023 69,407 miles

Engine cooling fan noisy when on

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 63,044 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 58,233 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases JOINT SLIGHT LEAK (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Dec 2021 58,222 miles

Emissions not tested cant take reading due to lack of flow at rear (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box to centre joint loose (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pad looks heavily heat damaged also (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 53,013 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2019 44,046 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 31 Dec 2019 44,046 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 36,210 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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BD65 FOA is a 2015 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BD65 FOA, 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 BD65 FOA registered?

BD65 FOA is a 2015 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 October 2015.

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