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SK14 YSL

2014 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

66,939 mi
Last recorded66,939 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK14 YSL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 66,939 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2026 66,933 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2025 60,594 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 57,219 miles

advise n/s/r tyre tread is low

advise rear axle corroded at coil spring platforms but not holed or excessive

advise slight misting of oil from n/s/f shocker

Pass 3 May 2023 42,507 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 35,229 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH N/S AND O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear REAR EXHAUST JOINT CORRODED

Fail 23 Feb 2022 35,229 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH N/S AND O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear REAR EXHAUST JOINT CORRODED

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH N/S AND O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH N/S AND O/S WORN INNER (2MM) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 29,881 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2021 29,881 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 23,865 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 18,677 miles

Nearside Front strut top mount

Pass 17 Mar 2018 15,411 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 12,789 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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SK14 YSL is a 2014 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SK14 YSL, 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 SK14 YSL registered?

SK14 YSL is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2014.

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