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YJ14 UDM

2014 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

62,327 mi
Last recorded62,327 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 62,327 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 62,309 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 56,268 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 56,254 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 56,254 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 54,027 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 54,027 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 53,939 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

bonnet stay arm bent

Pass 19 Jul 2021 44,209 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2020 39,968 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush worn and splitting (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit,[thinner than other side] (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 35,237 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 29,800 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 26,271 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 22,808 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 UDM 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 UDM, 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 UDM registered?

YJ14 UDM is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 March 2014.

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