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BJ15 UCG

2015 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,198 mi
Last recorded73,198 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Ford Ka32,755 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ15 UCG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 73,198 miles

Both handbrake cable outer sheaths in poor condition

Coolant weep from radiator area + coolant low

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust clamp missing but system secure

Pass 10 Dec 2024 68,002 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2024 68,002 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush likely to become detached bump stop (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush likely to become detached bump stop (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2024 66,074 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 63,753 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 61,893 miles

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

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 59,972 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 58,391 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 58,391 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 55,249 miles

Front brake discs starting to rust

Pass 5 Apr 2018 51,453 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 51,439 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs heavily corroded

front wiper blades smearing

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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BJ15 UCG 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 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 BJ15 UCG, 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 BJ15 UCG registered?

BJ15 UCG is a 2015 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2015.

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