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YA14 CAX

2014 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

59,152 mi
Last recorded59,152 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA14 CAX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 59,152 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 55,552 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 51,102 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 47,352 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 47,352 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 44,694 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 44,694 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 41,973 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 41,973 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 35,882 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect strut (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Aug 2018 25,615 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint to tail box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect strut (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Aug 2017 15,726 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 15,726 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

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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YA14 CAX 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 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 YA14 CAX, 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 YA14 CAX registered?

YA14 CAX is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 August 2014.

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