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KY14 VTE

2014 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,923 mi
Last recorded69,923 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 69,923 miles

Front exhaust system corroded, weak,

Front factory fitted engine trims and covers,

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive small, poss crank seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable corroded (5.1.1 (a))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both sides, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2025 69,923 miles

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

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

Front exhaust system corroded, weak,

Front factory fitted engine trims and covers,

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive small, poss crank seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable corroded (5.1.1 (a))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both sides, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 64,858 miles

Central Front Lower exhaust flex is weak, system is corroded,

Front Coil spring corroded both sides, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front factory fitted engine trims and covers,

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tread is perishing bad,, 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive poss crank seal or sump,, (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tread is perishing, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 60,461 miles

exhaust flexi slightly wearing

Pass 16 Feb 2023 57,289 miles

Front Front exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front top mount bushes worn (5.3.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes starting to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 57,289 miles

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

Front Front exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front top mount bushes worn (5.3.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes starting to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 50,084 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 43,858 miles

Back box clamp missing/corroded off

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

Pass 15 Feb 2020 39,493 miles

bonnet stay adrift

exhaust rear clamp corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2019 31,682 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

bonnet stay clip broken

Pass 19 Feb 2018 25,873 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 17,199 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend inspection (3.5.1g)

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 VTE is a 2014 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 KY14 VTE, 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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KY14 VTE is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 March 2014.

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