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YH14 XOM

2014 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

81,137 mi
Last recorded81,137 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH14 XOM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 81,137 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear shocks (5.3.2 (c))

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

sump corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2025 81,137 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear shocks (5.3.2 (c))

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

sump corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2024 77,770 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and badly worn inner / outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 77,770 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and badly worn inner / outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 70,886 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump corroded and slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 61,241 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 54,036 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 45,676 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 39,832 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 34,608 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 34,608 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2018 29,961 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 22,773 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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 XOM 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 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 XOM, 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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YH14 XOM is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2014.

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