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YL14 USV

2014 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

114,189 mi
Last recorded114,189 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL14 USV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 114,189 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2025 114,179 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at downpipe to centre section join (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 105,818 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 105,699 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe join (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

bonnet stay missing

Pass 14 Jan 2023 95,575 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2022 87,445 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 83,355 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2021 83,355 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 83,183 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both sides - adjusted at test (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad worn close to 1.5mm minimum thickness - brake is binding advise attention required (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 1.6mm minimum tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 76,660 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 60,731 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 60,731 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 35,518 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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YL14 USV 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 61.5%.

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 YL14 USV, 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 YL14 USV registered?

YL14 USV is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2014.

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