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YJ14 UCW

2014 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

41,640 mi
Last recorded41,640 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ14 UCW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 41,640 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 41,640 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 39,515 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 39,513 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 36,945 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 34,220 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 31,445 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 31,445 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 28,397 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 27,685 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 27,685 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 24,942 miles

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

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 5 Apr 2018 21,844 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 19,117 miles

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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YJ14 UCW is a 2014 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YJ14 UCW, 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 YJ14 UCW registered?

YJ14 UCW is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2014.

Is YJ14 UCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ14 UCW shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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