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YR14 WPL

2014 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

85,742 mi
Last recorded85,742 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR14 WPL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 85,742 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2025 85,742 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users brake cylinder bleed niple (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 78,207 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 70,713 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 70,711 miles

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

Central exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear hand brake cable corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2022 62,279 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear uppers (5.3.2 (c))

rear axle/ lower spring bases corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2021 50,542 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 41,152 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 41,152 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 34,427 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 29,195 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 29,195 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 22,478 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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 WPL is a 2014 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WPL, 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 WPL registered?

YR14 WPL is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2014.

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