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DF14 URW

2014 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,256 mi
Last recorded42,256 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF14 URW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 42,256 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 36,756 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has cracking on outer tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jan 2025 36,748 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has cracking on outer tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 35,707 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 35,699 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 35,442 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 34,853 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted on outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 34,507 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 34,279 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 34,279 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 33,904 miles

EXHAUST STARTING TO CORRODE

Pass 8 Aug 2017 33,600 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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DF14 URW 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 DF14 URW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DF14 URW registered?

DF14 URW is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 August 2014.

Is DF14 URW safe to buy?

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