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AO14 SYR

2014 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

101,853 mi
Last recorded101,853 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO14 SYR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 101,853 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2026 101,853 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 87,223 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened NSF SHOCK ABSORBER TOP MOUNTING (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 70,667 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2024 70,667 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 63,880 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 57,139 miles

Exhaust mounting defective bk box clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded nsr and osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 57,139 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords smooth (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective bk box clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded nsr and osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 51,848 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (175/65/14) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge completely bald inner edge (175/65/14) (5.2.3 (e))

rear clamp holding rear silencer to centre pipe has corroded and snapped- exhaust held together by rust

Pass 23 Jun 2020 48,328 miles

Rear both shock absorber top mount bushes starting to perish

Rear exhaust box clamp corroded

Pass 1 May 2019 44,497 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 42,250 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 36,181 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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AO14 SYR is a 2014 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 AO14 SYR, 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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AO14 SYR is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 May 2014.

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