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LY14 CEJ

2014 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,701 mi
Last recorded55,701 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY14 CEJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 55,701 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 52,913 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

various damage around vehicle

Fail 10 Feb 2025 52,880 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure broken at mounting points/signs of repair (4.1.1 (c))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

various damage around vehicle

Pass 26 Feb 2024 50,917 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 48,046 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 42,905 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides ns/os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides ns/os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear exhaust back box clamp missing

Pass 2 Jun 2021 38,445 miles

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

Front bumper slightly damage

Rear exhaust box clamp missing

Pass 4 Jun 2020 36,065 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nsf+osf (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust box clamp missing

Pass 28 May 2019 33,144 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges, inner edges 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper rubber mount has movement only when unloaded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2018 28,198 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper torn slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 22,924 miles

Offside Rear number plate lamp dull

Fail 30 May 2017 22,924 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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LY14 CEJ is a 2014 Ford Ka in Silver 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 LY14 CEJ, 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 LY14 CEJ registered?

LY14 CEJ is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 June 2014.

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