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FP14 ZLU

2014 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,645 mi
Last recorded65,645 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP14 ZLU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 65,645 miles

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2025 62,476 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Slightly damaged

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 58,138 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2024 58,138 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 54,831 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 52,704 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder and air freshener

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 49,940 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2021 49,940 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 43,770 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2020 43,770 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 35,790 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip - Zone/B (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both - 1.6/2mm (1955015) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 May 2019 35,783 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip - Zone/B (3.2 (a) (i))

Engine oil - No oil on Dip stick

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both - 1.6/2mm (1955015) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2018 28,113 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 28,113 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2017 20,188 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 ZLU is a 2014 Ford Ka in White 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 FP14 ZLU, 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 FP14 ZLU registered?

FP14 ZLU is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 May 2014.

Is FP14 ZLU safe to buy?

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