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R16 YOG

2014 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests33 (25 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate75.8%

Mileage

52,530 mi
Last recorded52,530 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR16 YOG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

25 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 52,530 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 58,540 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2025 58,536 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 49,154 miles

2x front tyres wearing both edges

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 46,138 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2024 46,138 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 45,655 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 34,313 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

clutch pedal broken

Fail 2 Jun 2023 34,313 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

clutch pedal broken

Pass 27 Apr 2023 42,780 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 23,343 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2022 23,343 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 39,791 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 39,790 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 20,570 miles

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Rear silencer badly corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2021 20,570 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Rear silencer badly corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2021 36,189 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 17,411 miles

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Apr 2020 31,354 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 14,538 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 24,991 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 11,068 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 11,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

offside front tyre has been repaired near inner edge,recommend new tyre

Pass 30 Apr 2018 18,790 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 18,790 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2018 10,992 miles

Offside Front Wing has slight damage

Pass 24 Apr 2017 18,649 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear wiper missing

Pass 24 Feb 2017 10,305 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 9,538 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 8,429 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 7,271 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 6,025 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 5,151 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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R16 YOG is a 2014 Ford Ka in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.8%.

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 R16 YOG, 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 R16 YOG registered?

R16 YOG is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 March 2014.

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