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YY14 XLG

2014 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

59,536 mi
Last recorded59,536 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY14 XLG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 59,536 miles

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

Rear Suspensions Has Corrosion

Slight Oil Leak

Pass 10 May 2024 54,045 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides rear (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides front and rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear axle corroded

Pass 12 May 2023 49,009 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge, (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking slightly, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 May 2022 42,881 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge damaged/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 May 2022 42,881 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge damaged/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 39,216 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2020 34,463 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 33,312 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 33,312 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 27,515 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 21,894 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 19,519 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 19,519 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 XLG is a 2014 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XLG, 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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YY14 XLG is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 June 2014.

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