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BV15 NBL

2015 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

56,870 mi
Last recorded56,870 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 Ford Ka32,755 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV15 NBL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 56,870 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 52,566 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2025 52,566 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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))

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

Rear exhaust clamp missing

boot cant be opened out side

Pass 16 Oct 2023 41,664 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

oil filter corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2023 41,664 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

oil filter corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2022 27,418 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 27,418 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted locking pin missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 27,349 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 27,009 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 25,097 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2019 25,097 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2019 25,072 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

exhaust back box clamp corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2018 19,892 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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BV15 NBL 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 BV15 NBL, 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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BV15 NBL is a 2015 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2015.

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