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BT14 CMU

2014 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,597 mi
Last recorded70,597 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT14 CMU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 70,597 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2025 70,597 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 58,029 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2024 58,029 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 50,033 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 49,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

bonnet stay missing

Fail 8 Jul 2023 49,400 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

bonnet stay missing

Pass 6 Jul 2022 45,884 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 41,416 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 41,122 miles

Rear exhaust clamp missing not blowing time of test

Fail 17 Jun 2020 41,122 miles

Rear exhaust clamp missing not blowing time of test

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 34,156 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 26,863 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2017 20,461 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 20,461 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x 2 (8.2.2)

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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BT14 CMU is a 2014 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BT14 CMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT14 CMU registered?

BT14 CMU is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 May 2014.

Is BT14 CMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT14 CMU shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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