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BT65 LXB

2015 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,616 mi
Last recorded81,616 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Ford Ka32,755 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT65 LXB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 81,616 miles
Fail 15 May 2026 81,616 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre close to wear indicaters

Pass 19 May 2025 77,266 miles

Offside Rear tyre close to wear indicaters

Fail 16 May 2025 77,266 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases to middle exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/45 r16 84v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre close to wear indicaters

Pass 18 May 2024 73,719 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2023 71,254 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2023 71,254 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/45 r16 84v (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 May 2022 65,068 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 61,929 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 55,930 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 47,001 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 37,928 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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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BT65 LXB is a 2015 Ford Ka in Black 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 BT65 LXB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT65 LXB registered?

BT65 LXB is a 2015 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 November 2015.

Is BT65 LXB safe to buy?

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