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DA14 HVN

2014 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,065 mi
Last recorded30,065 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 30,065 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount recommend replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp damage but still secure

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Osr/Nsr axle corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 27,724 miles

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear lower spring mountings corroded (rear axle) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear shockers corroded

front flexi exhaust pipe deteriorated

sump corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2023 25,211 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front top mount slight play

front flexi exhaust pipe deteriorated

Fail 29 Dec 2023 25,211 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))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front top mount slight play

front flexi exhaust pipe deteriorated

Pass 19 Jan 2023 23,320 miles

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))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 20,581 miles

front flexi exhaust pipe slightly deteriorated

Fail 22 Jan 2022 20,581 miles

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

front flexi exhaust pipe slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Jan 2021 18,151 miles

Nearside Front 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))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2019 13,994 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 13,994 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 11,316 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 13 Jun 2017 10,576 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 HVN is a 2014 Ford Ka in Red 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 DA14 HVN, 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 HVN registered?

DA14 HVN is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 May 2014.

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