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YP14 NSE

2014 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,708 mi
Last recorded74,708 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP14 NSE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 74,708 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5 - 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear handbrake cable bracket broken

Fail 6 Jul 2026 74,708 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5 - 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear handbrake cable bracket broken

Pass 7 Jul 2025 70,682 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2025 70,681 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear handbrake cable insecure

Pass 18 Jun 2024 66,748 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 62,943 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake cable bracket broken offside rear

Fail 13 Jun 2023 62,943 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake cable bracket broken offside rear

Pass 28 Jun 2022 57,344 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 52,758 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3,5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 47,719 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear joint ( Light ) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear ( Light ) (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 47,719 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear joint ( Light ) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear ( Light ) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 40,146 miles

Advise cam belt now due for replacement @ 5 years old

Advise oil level and screen wash topped up on pre-checks before testing

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Clamp corroded off rear (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 33,791 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 27,214 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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YP14 NSE 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 YP14 NSE, 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 YP14 NSE registered?

YP14 NSE is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2014.

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