CarVerify

Free Car Check

FP14 HMJ

2014 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

42,234 mi
Last recorded42,234 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP14 HMJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 42,234 miles

Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated intermittent dash fault - display digits incomplete (4.11 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes perished/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle and springs heavily rusted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear rear wiper blade defective

Pass 10 Mar 2025 39,914 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule light rusting on all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material light corrosion on pipes adjacent to all hose connections (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leaks at joints (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front suspect brake pad stuck in carrier - low brake effort

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened heavily rusted below spring mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 37,725 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule light rusting on all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material light corrosion on both front pipes adjacent to hose connection (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle heavily rusted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 35,504 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rusting on all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened heavy rusting on rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 33,437 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leaks on front and rear joints (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension axle rusted adjacent to spring seats (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres scrubbing on inner edges - suspect tracking incorrect (5.2.3 (e))

rear screen wash not working (blocked ?)

Pass 16 Apr 2021 34,147 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2021 34,147 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2020 28,469 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front 'D' bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust back box clamp corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2020 28,467 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front 'D' bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust back box clamp corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2019 25,496 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 22,909 miles

both front tyres worn on edges and 3mm

front brake discs lipped/worn

front brake pads low

Pass 8 Mar 2017 19,383 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 19,383 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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
Full Ford Ka reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FP14 HMJ 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 76.9%.

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 FP14 HMJ, 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

How do I check the history of FP14 HMJ?

You can check the full history of FP14 HMJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FP14 HMJ registered?

FP14 HMJ is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2014.

Is FP14 HMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP14 HMJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FP14 HMJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FP14 HMJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.