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YS14 VWA

2014 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

73,354 mi
Last recorded73,354 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS14 VWA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 73,354 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 67,018 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 67,018 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2025 62,157 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

rear axle corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2024 51,713 miles

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

rear axle corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2024 51,713 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2023 43,202 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 37,270 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 29,700 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 24,811 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 21,630 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Side wall has damage (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Bumper has damage

Pass 27 Mar 2018 17,248 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 17,248 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 13,181 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 13,164 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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 VWA is a 2014 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VWA, 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 VWA registered?

YS14 VWA is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 June 2014.

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