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YL15 MBV

2015 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,573 mi
Last recorded46,573 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Ford Ka32,755 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL15 MBV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 46,573 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2025 46,573 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 43,815 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 43,815 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 39,877 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2023 39,869 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 35,907 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 28,538 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 23,930 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [at both sides] (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 23,930 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [at both sides] (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 19,668 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 16,351 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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YL15 MBV is a 2015 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YL15 MBV, 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 YL15 MBV registered?

YL15 MBV is a 2015 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 August 2015.

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The MOT history for YL15 MBV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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