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BU14 ETV

2014 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

56,661 mi
Last recorded56,661 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU14 ETV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 56,661 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2026 55,144 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2026 54,872 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 49,803 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2025 49,803 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 44,384 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 39,913 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Test carry out wet condition

Pass 28 Feb 2022 35,796 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wiper blade split

Pass 1 Mar 2021 32,788 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 30,393 miles

wet test

Pass 4 Mar 2019 25,281 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing low and cracked.

Offside Front Tyre cracked.

Rear tyres cracked.

Pass 1 Mar 2018 20,217 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 15,858 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 15,858 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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BU14 ETV is a 2014 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 BU14 ETV, 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 BU14 ETV registered?

BU14 ETV is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2014.

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