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BF14 YTN

2014 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

124,262 mi
Last recorded124,262 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF14 YTN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 124,262 miles
Fail 19 May 2026 124,262 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2025 120,614 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play and ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rears (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 117,218 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 117,218 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 101,950 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside number plate lamp dim

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

condition of front bumper accident damaged no sharp edges time of test

Fail 9 Oct 2023 101,885 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 85,229 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 82,352 miles

Coolant leak possibly head gasket ?

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin only 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jun 2022 82,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed kerbing/accident damage - tyre cut and cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak possibly head gasket ?

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin only 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 71,824 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bushes starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 62,064 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2020 62,063 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 46,942 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2019 16,942 miles

Nearside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 31,749 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 24,472 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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BF14 YTN is a 2014 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2014 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 36,395 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 BF14 YTN, 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 12 years old, this Ford Ka is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BF14 YTN registered?

BF14 YTN is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 August 2014.

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