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KY14 VRM

2014 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,391 mi
Last recorded55,391 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY14 VRM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 55,391 miles

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Dec 2025 55,391 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2024 50,246 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin just met requirements (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s/f and o/s/f rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s/f and o/s/f low on inner edges just met requirements 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also has slight cuts in tread but meets requirements (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Dec 2024 50,246 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin just met requirements (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s/f and o/s/f rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s/f and o/s/f low on inner edges just met requirements 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also has slight cuts in tread but meets requirements (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 46,363 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner disc faces worn / corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 41,394 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 33,731 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 27,139 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm only (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm only (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2018 20,842 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 15,159 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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KY14 VRM is a 2014 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KY14 VRM, 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 KY14 VRM registered?

KY14 VRM is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2014.

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