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AK14 BBV

2014 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,556 mi
Last recorded89,556 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK14 BBV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 89,556 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2026 89,556 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 84,907 miles

flexi part of the exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Fail 20 Mar 2025 84,905 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

flexi part of the exhaust system slightly deteriorated

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 9 Apr 2024 81,260 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 8 Apr 2024 81,260 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Apr 2023 77,554 miles

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

Nearside 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2022 69,274 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant from thermostat housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 57,850 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 57,850 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 47,182 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 34,317 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 216,147 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 20,378 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

front outer brake pads getting low / 2x nails in n/s/r tyre

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 BBV is a 2014 Ford Ka in Black 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 AK14 BBV, 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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AK14 BBV is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 April 2014.

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