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Y23 HGT

2014 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

66,510 mi
Last recorded66,510 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY23 HGT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 66,510 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Hand brake has travel

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2025 66,289 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords And wor on edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Hand brake has travel

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 56,351 miles

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

Rear axle corroded spring cups

Pass 27 Jun 2023 51,885 miles

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both sides . (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides . (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 46,911 miles

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both sides . (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides . (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 41,351 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 37,208 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 30,426 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 23,808 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 17,993 miles

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

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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Y23 HGT is a 2014 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y23 HGT, 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 Y23 HGT registered?

Y23 HGT is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2014.

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