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DT12 ROW

2014 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,127 mi
Last recorded75,127 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDT12 ROW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 75,127 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2024 69,706 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2024 69,705 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 64,229 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 5 Jan 2023 57,490 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 50,303 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 44,190 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 40,832 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 38,118 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 35,514 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade split & slightly smear the screen

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 1.6-2mm 195/50/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Mar 2018 35,514 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front wiper blade split & slightly smear the screen

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 1.6-2mm 195/50/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 32,041 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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DT12 ROW is a 2014 Ford Ka in Red 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 DT12 ROW, 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 DT12 ROW registered?

DT12 ROW is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2014.

Is DT12 ROW safe to buy?

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