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EF14 KOD

2014 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

187,161 mi
Last recorded187,161 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF14 KOD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 187,161 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 May 2024 170,515 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2023 149,468 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 127,072 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 127,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 105,513 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 90,634 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 90,634 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 73,796 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 58,366 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 58,366 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 41,939 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 41,939 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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EF14 KOD is a 2014 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EF14 KOD, 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 EF14 KOD registered?

EF14 KOD is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 June 2014.

Is EF14 KOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF14 KOD shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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