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DF14 USO

2014 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

51,379 mi
Last recorded51,379 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF14 USO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 51,379 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2026 51,371 miles

Exhaust system insecure mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible system (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 49,512 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2025 49,505 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 47,069 miles

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

Offside Rear shock absorber corrosion

Fail 25 Apr 2024 47,068 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and outer tread cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both inner and outer tread past limit (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear shock absorber corrosion

Pass 13 Jun 2023 45,111 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2023 45,111 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak joint (8.2.2.1 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 43,207 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both front brakes have slight drag/binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 23 Jun 2022 43,206 miles

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both front brakes have slight drag/binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 41,465 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 40,125 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 40,125 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 34,888 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 28,758 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 23,034 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 USO is a 2014 Ford Ka in White 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 DF14 USO, 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 DF14 USO registered?

DF14 USO is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 July 2014.

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