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YH14 JVA

2014 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

42,449 mi
Last recorded42,449 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH14 JVA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 42,449 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 39,894 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 39,642 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2023 38,069 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

OSF / OSR / NSR coil spring corroded

Offside Front brakes have heat damage

front flexi worn and exhaust corroded

rear exhaust joining clamp missing but exhaust still secure

Fail 20 Dec 2023 38,068 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

All coil springs corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front brakes have heat damage

front flexi worn and exhaust corroded

rear exhaust joining clamp missing but exhaust still secure

Pass 19 Dec 2022 34,389 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2022 34,389 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 30,631 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 28,322 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Dec 2020 28,322 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear hanging objects removed (3.3 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 24,884 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 23,214 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 21,533 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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YH14 JVA is a 2014 Ford Ka in White 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 YH14 JVA, 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 YH14 JVA registered?

YH14 JVA is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2014.

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