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YM14 HBF

2014 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

65,260 mi
Last recorded65,260 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM14 HBF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 65,260 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Rear beam axle showing corrosion and undersealed

Fail 10 Jun 2026 65,175 miles

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

Offside Brake cable damaged broke during roller brake test (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear beam axle showing corrosion and undersealed

Pass 2 Jul 2025 58,844 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened part of beam axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil from casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing showing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Jun 2025 58,792 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened part of beam axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil from casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing showing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 51,992 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 51,939 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 45,860 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front top shock mounting slight play

Pass 20 Jun 2022 38,695 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 38,695 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 33,416 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 31,978 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 28,753 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 25,610 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 22,690 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Jun 2017 21,333 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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YM14 HBF is a 2014 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YM14 HBF, 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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YM14 HBF is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2014.

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