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OV14 YBS

2014 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2024
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

63,027 mi
Last recorded63,027 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV14 YBS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2023 63,027 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.9mm & worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

body damage on vehicle

Fail 28 Feb 2023 62,744 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury head lamp sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.9mm & worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

body damage on vehicle

Pass 23 Feb 2022 48,354 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 48,268 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 38,357 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 30,110 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 24,479 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 22,641 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 22,641 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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OV14 YBS is a 2014 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OV14 YBS, 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 OV14 YBS registered?

OV14 YBS is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 May 2014.

Is OV14 YBS safe to buy?

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