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YR15 LYF

2015 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

18,600 mi
Last recorded18,600 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Ford Ka32,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR15 LYF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 18,600 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 16,961 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2024 16,934 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside 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))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 14,888 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2022 12,710 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 10,704 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 10,681 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 9,978 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 7,749 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 5,974 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 LYF is a 2015 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LYF, 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 LYF registered?

YR15 LYF is a 2015 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 May 2015.

Is YR15 LYF safe to buy?

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