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BF15 NUP

2015 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

108,507 mi
Last recorded108,507 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Ford Ka32,755 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF15 NUP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 108,507 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes swelling under coating, suspect corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

nearside & offside handbrake cable brackets broken but cables still secure

Fail 20 Jan 2026 108,505 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes swelling under coating, suspect corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

nearside & offside handbrake cable brackets broken but cables still secure

Pass 15 Jan 2025 96,391 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes swelling under coating, suspect corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

D.R.L'S not working

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners hanging from interior mirror ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

nearside & offside handbrake cable brackets broken but cables still secure/supported

Fail 14 Jan 2025 96,390 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes swelling under coating, suspect corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

D.R.L'S not working

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners hanging from interior mirror ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

nearside & offside handbrake cable brackets broken but cables still secure/supported

Pass 5 Dec 2023 77,752 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 77,752 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 58,748 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump/oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 58,503 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump/oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 37,178 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 37,099 miles

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

rear exhaust clamp broken exhaust secure

Pass 1 Apr 2020 33,846 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 27,135 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 23,903 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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BF15 NUP is a 2015 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BF15 NUP, 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 BF15 NUP registered?

BF15 NUP is a 2015 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 March 2015.

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