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DA14 ZGO

2014 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

66,053 mi
Last recorded66,053 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 66,053 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 61,364 miles

exhaust bracket broken

Fail 25 Jul 2025 61,327 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 24 Jul 2024 56,379 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 53,231 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Slight travel on hand brake lever (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer clamp missing but still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 53,231 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Slight travel on hand brake lever (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer clamp missing but still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 50,030 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Difficult to inspect (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Clamp missing but still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (c))

Sump corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2022 50,030 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Difficult to inspect (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Clamp missing but still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (c))

Sump corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2021 46,436 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Possible slight water leak above gearbox housing.

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 46,436 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Possible slight water leak above gearbox housing.

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 43,788 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2020 43,788 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 35,763 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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 2 Jun 2018 28,564 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

O/S/F tyre approx 3mm tread (legal limit 1.6mm)

Fail 2 Jun 2018 28,564 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

O/S/F tyre approx 3mm tread (legal limit 1.6mm)

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

Pass 24 May 2017 21,547 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 ZGO is a 2014 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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