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DS14 UDW

2014 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

8,687 mi
Last recorded8,687 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS14 UDW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 8,687 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks on outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 8,649 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 8,479 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 8,238 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 7,447 miles

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

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

exhaust corrosion

Fail 16 Jul 2021 7,447 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corrosion

Pass 15 Jul 2020 6,977 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 6,318 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 5,088 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 4,028 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 UDW is a 2014 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 UDW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DS14 UDW registered?

DS14 UDW is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 May 2014.

Is DS14 UDW safe to buy?

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