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DS14 PWV

2014 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,156 mi
Last recorded48,156 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS14 PWV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 48,156 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2025 48,153 miles

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Pass 25 Oct 2024 44,918 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flexi . (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Rear parking brake efficiency low.

Pass 31 Oct 2023 41,931 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 37,925 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 33,140 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 33,140 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 28,581 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 23,388 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 19,840 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

both front top mounts have play in them but not excessive

Pass 17 May 2018 19,108 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 14,845 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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DS14 PWV is a 2014 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 DS14 PWV, 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 DS14 PWV registered?

DS14 PWV is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 May 2014.

Is DS14 PWV safe to buy?

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