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SL14 YJA

2014 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,275 mi
Last recorded60,275 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL14 YJA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 60,275 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 17 Jun 2026 60,275 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 23 Jun 2025 58,104 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2025 58,101 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 56,133 miles

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 16 Jun 2023 46,945 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 46,943 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2022 38,848 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2021 36,114 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 29,157 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder

Fail 22 Jun 2020 29,157 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 24,438 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 21,926 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 18,485 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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SL14 YJA is a 2014 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SL14 YJA, 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 SL14 YJA registered?

SL14 YJA is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 May 2014.

Is SL14 YJA safe to buy?

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