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AW04 TSO

2014 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,562 mi
Last recorded57,562 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW04 TSO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 57,562 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 42,534 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 41,538 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 40,829 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 39,307 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 36,307 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 36,307 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective front clamp broken. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2019 36,199 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2018 31,525 miles

Front exhaust front pipe support bracket excessively corroded but exhaust still secure

Fail 5 Apr 2018 31,272 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front exhaust front pipe support bracket excessively corroded but exhaust still secure

Pass 28 Apr 2017 22,294 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 22,292 miles

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both (2.7.4)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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AW04 TSO is a 2014 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AW04 TSO, 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 AW04 TSO registered?

AW04 TSO is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 March 2014.

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