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YR14 EAE

2014 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

56,233 mi
Last recorded56,233 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR14 EAE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 56,233 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 55,691 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 54,665 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 53,398 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 53,396 miles

Exhaust system insecure at front (6.1.2 (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 Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2022 52,086 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive SUMP PAN CORRODED AND WEEPING (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 52,086 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive SUMP PAN CORRODED AND WEEPING (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 46,993 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 42,598 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 42,855 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 28,413 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 20,127 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 14,730 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 14,730 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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YR14 EAE 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 YR14 EAE, 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 YR14 EAE registered?

YR14 EAE is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 March 2014.

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