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AK14 ARO

2014 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

81,670 mi
Last recorded81,670 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK14 ARO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 81,670 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 75,392 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 67,465 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 62,082 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test camera

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases very badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 58,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65t14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65t14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65t14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65t14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65t14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65t14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 54,772 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 48,096 miles

Oil filter & sump corroded.

Rear exhaust clamp missing.

Pass 24 Apr 2019 36,435 miles

Rear exhaust clamp missing.

Wipers poor.

Pass 9 Apr 2018 31,451 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & cracked/perished. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 31,449 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Engine management light on.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & cracked/perished. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 23,970 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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AK14 ARO is a 2014 Ford Ka in Silver 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 AK14 ARO, 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 AK14 ARO registered?

AK14 ARO is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 April 2014.

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