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PY14 PLV

2014 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,433 mi
Last recorded72,433 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY14 PLV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 72,433 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 71,694 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe to exhaust joint clamp also damaged (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both also axle spring cups corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 68,978 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2023 68,973 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 68,282 miles

Front 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 16 Sep 2021 66,915 miles

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 65,884 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2020 65,882 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2019 55,271 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 46,368 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 46,367 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 33,357 miles

rear silencer clamp missing but still secure.

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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PY14 PLV is a 2014 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PY14 PLV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PY14 PLV registered?

PY14 PLV is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 August 2014.

Is PY14 PLV safe to buy?

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