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YY14 XLT

2014 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

56,543 mi
Last recorded56,543 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 56,543 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 53,041 miles

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))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 48,464 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2024 48,463 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 42,935 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 37,634 miles

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Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TREAD CRACKING 1756514 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGE 1756514 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 32,619 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 29,909 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 25,636 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 22,402 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 18,003 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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YY14 XLT is a 2014 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XLT, 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 XLT registered?

YY14 XLT is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 June 2014.

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