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YN15 TLZ

2015 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

92,556 mi
Last recorded92,556 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Ford Ka32,755 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN15 TLZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 92,556 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Hand brake cable support bracket broken.

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 81,041 miles

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

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 69,475 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre has edge wear and is close to limit. 175/65/14. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is on limit. 175/65/14. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre has edge wear and is on limit. 175/65/14. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2024 69,475 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre has edge wear and is close to limit. 175/65/14. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is on limit. 175/65/14. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre has edge wear and is on limit. 175/65/14. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 58,419 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Damp and borderline . (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both sides parking brake cable outers are broken . (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 21 Jul 2023 57,778 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% recorded , maximum allowance is 30% . Offside effort is much lower than nearside effort . (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Damp and borderline . (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure Movement where clamp missing . (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both sides parking brake cable outers are broken . (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 45,754 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides very borderline . (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edge . (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner and outer worn . (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both sides cable outers are broken . (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Clamp missing . (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 35,127 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 24,045 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 22,913 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 22,913 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 19,288 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 16,633 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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YN15 TLZ is a 2015 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YN15 TLZ, 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 YN15 TLZ registered?

YN15 TLZ is a 2015 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2015.

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