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DK14 VTA

2014 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

82,596 mi
Last recorded82,596 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK14 VTA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 82,596 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside & offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 82,577 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases both joints (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside & offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 80,823 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 80,024 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 76,705 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 73,197 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 73,197 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 70,759 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 70,756 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2019 49,549 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 49,549 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 43,275 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 35,226 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 35,226 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 VTA is a 2014 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DK14 VTA, 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 VTA registered?

DK14 VTA is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 June 2014.

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