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BK14 YBA

2014 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

50,473 mi
Last recorded50,473 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK14 YBA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 50,473 miles

both front bottom arm rear bushes slight movement

front brake discs pitted inner surface

rear axle surface corrosion

rear shock absorber bushes perished

rear suspension springs surface corrosion

Pass 9 Jan 2025 46,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 46,248 miles

Central Front exhaust flex in poor condition

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 45,547 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 42,538 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Dec 2021 42,538 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 38,915 miles

Exhaust back box clamp missing

Fail 21 Dec 2020 38,909 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outer pad very close to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust back box clamp missing

Pass 23 Dec 2019 35,145 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 30,904 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 27 Mar 2019 30,903 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 20 Mar 2018 26,830 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 24,717 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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BK14 YBA is a 2014 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BK14 YBA, 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 BK14 YBA registered?

BK14 YBA is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 March 2014.

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The MOT history for BK14 YBA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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