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2014 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

71,346 mi
Last recorded71,346 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA14 HTC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 71,346 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 63,533 miles

front shock absorbers weeping

Pass 31 Jan 2024 52,168 miles

Exhaust system ,light rust corrosion

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back/rear,both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 41,012 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 30,636 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 19,082 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 12,179 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 12,179 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 12,089 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 8,449 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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DA14 HTC is a 2014 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DA14 HTC, 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 DA14 HTC registered?

DA14 HTC is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 May 2014.

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