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SJ14 YLB

2014 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

84,845 mi
Last recorded84,845 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ14 YLB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 84,845 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 84,844 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 83,768 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 79,489 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

oil leak from engine

Fail 2 Nov 2022 79,487 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust leak

oil leak from engine

Pass 9 Nov 2021 74,200 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 74,198 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 68,563 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides- Inner Surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 68,550 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides- Inner Surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 59,708 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 59,701 miles

Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 8 May 2018 52,735 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 49,094 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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SJ14 YLB is a 2014 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SJ14 YLB, 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 SJ14 YLB registered?

SJ14 YLB is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 July 2014.

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The MOT history for SJ14 YLB shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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