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BU15 ZWY

2015 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,188 mi
Last recorded29,188 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Ford Ka32,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU15 ZWY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 29,188 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 28,553 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 28,131 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 28,131 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 27,471 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 26,489 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 23,180 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 23,180 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 19,637 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 19,637 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 15,827 miles

Approx 2mm left on front brake pads

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 10,560 miles

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 ZWY is a 2015 Ford Ka in Red 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 BU15 ZWY, 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 ZWY registered?

BU15 ZWY is a 2015 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 March 2015.

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