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YT15 RUO

2015 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,774 mi
Last recorded72,774 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Ford Ka32,755 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT15 RUO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 72,774 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2026 72,774 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 May 2025 66,612 miles
Fail 16 May 2025 66,471 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 May 2024 59,601 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 56,607 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 42,709 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2022 42,709 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 34,592 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 30,075 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 24,630 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 18,436 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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YT15 RUO 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 YT15 RUO, 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 YT15 RUO registered?

YT15 RUO is a 2015 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2015.

Is YT15 RUO safe to buy?

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