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YS14 ECT

2014 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,351 mi
Last recorded57,351 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS14 ECT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 57,351 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 50,466 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 45,703 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 45,526 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose one rear wheel nut loose and wont tighten up (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin just above legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm bushes split but no excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 33,497 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 23,724 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 22,788 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 22,690 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 22,690 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges brake pad sensor wiring. (4.11 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak vacuum pipe not connected. airbox insecure. (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 18,658 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged, ( distorted ) (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

airbox rattle.

Fail 3 Oct 2018 18,657 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged, ( distorted ) (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

airbox rattle.

Pass 23 Sep 2017 10,087 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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YS14 ECT is a 2014 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YS14 ECT, 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 YS14 ECT registered?

YS14 ECT is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 May 2014.

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