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DT14 ETY

2014 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,300 mi
Last recorded52,300 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDT14 ETY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 52,300 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2026 52,300 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached lower rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2025 44,807 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2025 44,806 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 38,656 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 38,656 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 33,670 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 28,971 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 28,971 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 24,748 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 24,748 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 22,295 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 18,850 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 14,888 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 11,549 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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DT14 ETY is a 2014 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DT14 ETY, 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 DT14 ETY registered?

DT14 ETY is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 August 2014.

Is DT14 ETY safe to buy?

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