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YM15 NXR

2015 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,176 mi
Last recorded57,176 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Ford Ka32,755 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM15 NXR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 57,176 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated/corroded

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s & n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake cable, outer casing deteriorated

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake cable, outer casing deteriorated & mount broken

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s & n/s (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 53,966 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s & n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Middle & Rear exhaust deteriorated/corroded

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

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

Parking brake cables, outer casing deteriorated

Fail 24 Feb 2025 53,966 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s & n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Middle & Rear exhaust deteriorated/corroded

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

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

Parking brake cables, outer casing deteriorated

Pass 29 Feb 2024 51,222 miles

Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s & n/s (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Inop (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake cables, outer casings deteriorated

Fail 23 Feb 2024 51,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Engine oil level was below min, topped up

Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s & n/s (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Inop (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake cables, outer casings deteriorated

Pass 2 Mar 2023 46,261 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle and rear deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

both rear parking brake cable casings deteriorated

o/s/r tail lamp slightly damaged

Pass 26 Feb 2022 41,991 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s & n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

o/s & n/s parking brake cables, outer casing deteriorated

Fail 26 Feb 2022 41,991 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s & n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

o/s & n/s parking brake cables, outer casing deteriorated

Pass 20 Feb 2021 35,345 miles

Engine oil level was below min, topped up

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front & Rear on joins (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s & n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust clamp deteriorated

o/s & n/s parking brake cables, outer casings deteriorated

Pass 22 Feb 2020 28,413 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly out of shape.

Rear Exhaust clamp deteriorated.

o/s & n/s parking brake cables, outer casings deteriorated.

Pass 13 Mar 2019 19,940 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 14,548 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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YM15 NXR 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 YM15 NXR, 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 YM15 NXR registered?

YM15 NXR is a 2015 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2015.

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