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DK14 KLJ

2014 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

74,673 mi
Last recorded74,673 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK14 KLJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 74,673 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front shocks corroded and misting oil

Rear axle corroded

oil leak sump slight

Pass 22 Aug 2025 71,073 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

GENERAL UNDER BODY CORROSION

Rear AXLE CORRODED

Pass 19 Aug 2024 66,858 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 61,755 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 55,615 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 49,995 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 42,668 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 22 Jan 2020 42,457 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 42,457 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 37,254 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 24 Mar 2018 27,691 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 19,195 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 19,195 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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DK14 KLJ is a 2014 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DK14 KLJ, 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 DK14 KLJ registered?

DK14 KLJ is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 April 2014.

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