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YT14 YYD

2014 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,566 mi
Last recorded72,566 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT14 YYD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 72,566 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2025 72,560 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust detached from rear (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Brake cable insecure to rear axle (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop tail light fault (4.2.3 (c))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 65,899 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2024 65,887 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 57,276 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner on rear view mirror ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing inner 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 45,960 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 45,064 miles

External temperature sensor

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel arch liner

Fail 17 Feb 2022 45,064 miles

External temperature sensor

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel arch liner

Pass 24 Feb 2021 42,896 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 40,652 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 33,216 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2019 33,216 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 27,656 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 16,192 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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YT14 YYD is a 2014 Ford Ka in Black 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 YT14 YYD, 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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YT14 YYD is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 March 2014.

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