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A23 CLD

2014 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

47,416 mi
Last recorded47,416 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 CLD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 47,416 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONTS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 41,331 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 35,451 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened REAR AXLE BEAM (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 30,309 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive FROM THE SUMP (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 30,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive FROM THE SUMP (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 26,530 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible pipe slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box slight leak main exhaust pipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 24,083 miles

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

Both rear shock absorbers corroded.

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 18,280 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 14,296 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 10,963 miles

Both front tyres at 3mm.

Pass 18 Jan 2017 8,184 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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A23 CLD is a 2014 Ford Ka in White 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 A23 CLD, 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 A23 CLD registered?

A23 CLD is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 January 2014.

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