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YM14 ZPU

2014 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

96,889 mi
Last recorded96,889 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM14 ZPU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 96,889 miles

Offside Front Drivers door outer handle missing - Door can still be opened from outside the vehicle

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension bump stop detached

Sound deadening material not fully secure Under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 96,609 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Drivers door outer handle missing - Door can still be opened from outside the vehicle

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension bump stop detached

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Sound deadening material not fully secure Under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 84,263 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 84,263 miles

Front Direction indicator not working both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp insecure both (4.1.1 (c))

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 70,468 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 70,468 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 70,428 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 69,818 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1756514 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2021 69,818 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1756514 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 64,194 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear swollen and rear fitting (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

front flexible exhaust webbing weak

Fail 5 Aug 2020 64,193 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear swollen and rear fitting (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

front flexible exhaust webbing weak

Pass 8 Aug 2019 56,883 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 48,630 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 35,881 miles

Oil leak from gearbox ()

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 ZPU is a 2014 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ZPU, 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 YM14 ZPU registered?

YM14 ZPU is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 August 2014.

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