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YB14 FCX

2014 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2025
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

72,665 mi
Last recorded72,665 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB14 FCX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 72,665 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 63,606 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 63,606 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 59,460 miles

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2021 56,015 miles

Nearside Front All brackets broken, insecure but not at risk of falling out

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple deep cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 9 Apr 2021 56,015 miles

Nearside Front All brackets broken, insecure but not at risk of falling out

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple deep cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 May 2019 44,940 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 May 2019 44,940 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 1 May 2018 37,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the limit of 1.6mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the limit of 1.6mm. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 27,832 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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YB14 FCX is a 2014 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YB14 FCX, 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 YB14 FCX registered?

YB14 FCX is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2014.

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