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YR64 VKL

2014 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,601 mi
Last recorded78,601 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR64 VKL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 78,601 miles
Fail 12 May 2026 78,594 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2025 76,937 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (rear axle corroded) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2025 76,937 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (rear axle corroded) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 74,933 miles

Nearside Front (wing panel damaged)

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (rear axle heavily corroded) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 73,913 miles

Rear near side wing dented and the side repeater lense is broken exposing the bulb

Pass 12 May 2022 73,365 miles

Nearside Front slight wear on inner edge

Offside Front slight wear on inner edge

Pass 6 May 2021 72,258 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 69,814 miles

Exhaust back box clamp missing, exhaust still secure and not blowing

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

Offside Front brake binding slightly, does not effect brake readings or brake performance

Fail 22 May 2020 69,814 miles

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

Exhaust back box clamp missing, exhaust still secure and not blowing

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

Offside Front brake binding slightly, does not effect brake readings or brake performance

Pass 25 May 2019 57,503 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 46,903 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 46,903 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 34,277 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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YR64 VKL 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 YR64 VKL, 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 YR64 VKL registered?

YR64 VKL is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 September 2014.

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