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EM13 HAM

2014 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,428 mi
Last recorded74,428 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEM13 HAM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 74,428 miles

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

Rear axle corroded.

Pass 25 Mar 2025 72,401 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 70,321 miles

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

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 70,291 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 64,389 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear axle assembly is rusty.

Two handbrake cable mounting brackets are broken.

Fail 21 Mar 2023 64,368 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle assembly is rusty.

Two handbrake cable mounting brackets are broken.

Pass 21 Mar 2022 58,502 miles

Front tyres have worn unevenly,have wheel alignment checked.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Two handbrake cable mounting brackets have broken.

Pass 15 Mar 2021 51,828 miles

Exhaust system is very rusty in places.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Two handbrake cable mounting brackets broken.

Fail 12 Mar 2021 51,809 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Exhaust system is very rusty in places.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Two handbrake cable mounting brackets broken.

Pass 23 Mar 2020 46,803 miles

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

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

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

Radiator is insecure

Fail 20 Mar 2020 46,783 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Radiator is insecure

Pass 26 Mar 2019 38,719 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 23,527 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

boot full

exhaust back box clamp missing

Fail 20 Mar 2018 23,527 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

boot full

exhaust back box clamp missing

Pass 23 Mar 2017 10,280 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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EM13 HAM is a 2014 Ford Ka in Red 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 EM13 HAM, 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 EM13 HAM registered?

EM13 HAM is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2014.

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