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BW15 MSV

2015 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

70,030 mi
Last recorded70,030 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Ford Ka32,755 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW15 MSV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 70,030 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 66,232 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Oct 2024 66,232 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Oct 2023 56,891 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 49,652 miles

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

Nearside Front top strut mount slight play/movement

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

Offside Front top strut mount slight play/movement

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Fail 23 Sep 2022 49,652 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front top strut mount slight play/movement

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

Offside Front top strut mount slight play/movement

Rear exhaust clamp missing

oil just on dipstick

Pass 22 Sep 2021 39,654 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Fail 18 Sep 2021 39,651 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 30,764 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 25,488 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 17,049 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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BW15 MSV is a 2015 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BW15 MSV, 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 BW15 MSV registered?

BW15 MSV is a 2015 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2015.

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