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BG14 ZCA

2014 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

78,572 mi
Last recorded78,572 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG14 ZCA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 78,572 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 72,676 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 66,354 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 62,666 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 62,666 miles

Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 58,514 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 54,268 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 54,268 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 51,832 miles

Both front brake pad sensor wires broken

Engine oil sump corroded and leaking

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust system securing clamp missing

Fail 12 Aug 2020 51,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer sidewall 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Both front brake pad sensor wires broken

Engine oil sump corroded and leaking

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust system securing clamp missing

Pass 9 Aug 2019 44,978 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 34,321 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 21,040 miles

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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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BG14 ZCA 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 BG14 ZCA, 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 BG14 ZCA registered?

BG14 ZCA is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2014.

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