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RJ14 BYU

2014 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2023
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,949 mi
Last recorded125,949 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ14 BYU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 125,949 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 118,629 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2021 118,626 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 103,479 miles

Central Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust clamp damaged (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust clamp (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop loose

Pass 13 May 2019 82,238 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 82,196 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 72,681 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 72,681 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))

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

Pass 19 May 2017 56,746 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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RJ14 BYU 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 66.7%.

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 RJ14 BYU, 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 RJ14 BYU registered?

RJ14 BYU is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 June 2014.

Is RJ14 BYU safe to buy?

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