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YR15 LJY

2015 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

28,268 mi
Last recorded28,268 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Ford Ka32,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR15 LJY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 28,268 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2026 28,268 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 23,420 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2025 23,417 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 17,657 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 17,432 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 17,256 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 16,711 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2021 16,711 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 16,241 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 16,240 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 15,397 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 13,505 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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YR15 LJY is a 2015 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YR15 LJY, 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 YR15 LJY registered?

YR15 LJY is a 2015 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2015.

Is YR15 LJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR15 LJY shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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