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DP14 FZC

2014 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

79,914 mi
Last recorded79,914 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP14 FZC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 79,914 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc heavily scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

both rear shocks corroeded

Pass 14 Jul 2025 74,631 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sight leak before flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket slight damage (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2024 71,812 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 68,648 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2023 68,648 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure clamps missing front and rear sections (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged hand brake cable surround snapped - cable fraying (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged hand brake cable snapped (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Coolant leak level is below minimum

Pass 30 Jul 2022 66,411 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 60,137 miles

Central Lower panel sill damage

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 50,185 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 50,184 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 44,176 miles

Nearside Rear rear light lens has got minor hole

Pass 20 Jul 2018 39,541 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 39,538 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2017 31,976 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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DP14 FZC 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 76.9%.

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 DP14 FZC, 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 DP14 FZC registered?

DP14 FZC is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 June 2014.

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