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AL03 CHZ

2014 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

49,969 mi
Last recorded49,969 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL03 CHZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 49,969 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 46,278 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 38,599 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 30,845 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 24,207 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 22,672 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 22,661 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 19,245 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 17,653 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 16,234 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Rear exhaust silencer clamp corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2019 16,234 miles

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Rear exhaust silencer clamp corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2018 15,199 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 13,898 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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AL03 CHZ is a 2014 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AL03 CHZ, 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 AL03 CHZ registered?

AL03 CHZ is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 March 2014.

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