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FP14 ORU

2014 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

68,548 mi
Last recorded68,548 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP14 ORU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 68,548 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 63,319 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 road springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear bump stop not attached

Nearside Rear handbrake cable bracket broken - cable still secure

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear bump stop missing

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 63,300 miles

Front Brake locking device missing both missing on lower securing pins (1.1.21 (f))

Coil spring corroded all 4 road springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear bump stop not attached

Nearside Rear handbrake cable bracket broken - cable still secure

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear bump stop missing

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 57,236 miles

offside rear parking brake efficiency only just met, it appears braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 22 Mar 2023 52,568 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 48,278 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 40,152 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2021 40,152 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 34,397 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 31,015 miles

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Nearside Front top strut mount has slight play

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 25,444 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 19,801 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 15,702 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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FP14 ORU is a 2014 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ORU, 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 FP14 ORU registered?

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

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