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BU14 OLP

2014 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,367 mi
Last recorded86,367 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU14 OLP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 86,367 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 Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Aug 2025 86,367 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 Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Aug 2024 83,614 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 79,288 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 70,119 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 63,061 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 56,411 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 49,316 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2019 49,316 miles

Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened Rear Two (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 37,663 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 30,585 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 30,536 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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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BU14 OLP is a 2014 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OLP, 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 BU14 OLP registered?

BU14 OLP is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2014.

Is BU14 OLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU14 OLP shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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