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CJ09 LAN

2014 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests32 (24 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,605 mi
Last recorded77,605 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ09 LAN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

24 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 77,605 miles
Pass 6 May 2026 111,138 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2025 76,599 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 105,184 miles

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 74,090 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 74,087 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases @ front silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing year of tyre 2021 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 98,517 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 98,515 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 65,101 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2023 92,264 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 56,537 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 87,242 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 47,338 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 82,130 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 40,235 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2020 40,233 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2020 78,850 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Brake pad warning sensor damaged and insecure

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer & exhaust is fouling N/S/R spring (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 35,019 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 34,770 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 73,659 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 73,659 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 May 2018 33,021 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 65,237 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 65,237 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2017 33,008 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 33,008 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 58,292 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2016 52,791 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2016 52,791 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 2 Apr 2015 44,602 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 44,602 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 34,463 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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CJ09 LAN is a 2014 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 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 CJ09 LAN, 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 CJ09 LAN registered?

CJ09 LAN is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 May 2014.

Is CJ09 LAN safe to buy?

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