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M555 XLY

2021 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

22,453 mi
Last recorded22,453 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM555 XLY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2021
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 22,453 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 22,453 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2025 158,590 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2025 158,589 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 17,549 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 152,066 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 142,528 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 142,504 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe joint insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Engine stabilizer bush (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Clutch badly worn

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

Exhaust leaking at rear box joint

Exhaust leaking manifold to head

Front exhaust securing bracket missing

Front shock absorbers corroded

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm badly worn on edges almost to cord construction (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 139,954 miles

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

Exhaust leak at front

Front exhaust mount missing

General under body corrosion

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2022 139,954 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted Inner part of rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust mount missing

General under body corrosion

Exhaust leak at front

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm badly worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm badly worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 135,520 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 135,520 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 128,711 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 111,648 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 96,442 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 96,442 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 83,432 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 69,454 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 67,953 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 61,088 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 42,989 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 28,339 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs worn

rear exhaust corroded and peeling skin

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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M555 XLY is a 2021 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 M555 XLY, 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 5 years old, this Ford Ka is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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M555 XLY is a 2021 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 November 2021.

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