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BU14 OPO

2014 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

63,478 mi
Last recorded63,478 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 63,478 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2026 63,478 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 60,315 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2025 60,315 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2024 55,447 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 53,178 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 52,432 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 52,432 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 51,135 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 51,135 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 50,167 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2020 50,167 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2020 49,201 miles

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

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

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

exhaust back box clamp missing

Pass 25 Mar 2019 41,385 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 34,735 miles

Nearside Front Inner driveshaft oil seal weeping

sump corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2017 25,329 miles

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 OPO is a 2014 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OPO, 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 OPO registered?

BU14 OPO is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 March 2014.

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