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YY14 KYP

2014 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,027 mi
Last recorded67,027 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY14 KYP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 67,027 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 60,641 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 60,639 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2024 53,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 47,823 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 43,310 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 40,337 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 37,283 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 37,283 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 34,435 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm also N/s/r on 2.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 27,961 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 27,961 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp missing (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 20,098 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 20,098 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too low n/s and o/s (1.8)

advise front and rear wipers poor.... smearing slightly....

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres close to 1.6mm

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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YY14 KYP 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 YY14 KYP, 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 YY14 KYP registered?

YY14 KYP is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2014.

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