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EF14 XVA

2014 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,824 mi
Last recorded70,824 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 70,824 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2025 70,823 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald and cords showing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2024 66,420 miles

Front both tyres wearing low on inner edge

Pass 29 Jul 2023 61,369 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 25 Jul 2023 61,340 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Pass 23 Jul 2022 55,592 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 22 Jul 2022 55,573 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 49,566 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 43,307 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 35,669 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 30,300 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 22,223 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 22,100 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LEAGAL LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 22,100 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LEAGAL LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 XVA is a 2014 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XVA, 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 EF14 XVA registered?

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

Is EF14 XVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF14 XVA shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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