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BU15 ZPL

2015 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

37,096 mi
Last recorded37,096 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2015 Ford Ka32,755 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU15 ZPL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 37,096 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2025 37,096 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2024 34,548 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 31,977 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 31,977 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2022 29,110 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 26,305 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2020 23,499 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2020 23,499 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 20,354 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 20,354 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2018 13,490 miles

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 13,490 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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BU15 ZPL is a 2015 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BU15 ZPL, 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 BU15 ZPL registered?

BU15 ZPL is a 2015 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 March 2015.

Is BU15 ZPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU15 ZPL shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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