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BG15 DCY

2015 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

53,505 mi
Last recorded53,505 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Ford Ka32,755 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG15 DCY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 53,505 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 52,924 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 52,924 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 46,644 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 39,985 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 39,985 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 36,265 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 34,989 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 33,846 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 24,419 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 24,419 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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BG15 DCY is a 2015 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BG15 DCY, 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 BG15 DCY registered?

BG15 DCY is a 2015 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2015.

Is BG15 DCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG15 DCY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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