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FV14 VHA

2014 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

48,357 mi
Last recorded48,357 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV14 VHA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 48,357 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered with grease. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both offside and nearside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both offside and nearside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2025 46,517 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both offside and nearside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both offside and nearside. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jun 2025 46,514 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both offside and nearside. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both offside and nearside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both offside and nearside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Both offside and nearside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both offside and nearside. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2024 45,089 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both offside and nearside. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both offside and nearside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both offside and nearside. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 43,920 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both offside and nearside. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both offside and nearside. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 43,157 miles

Coil spring corroded All springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 43,156 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 41,983 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 41,068 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2020 41,053 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 35,093 miles

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 2 Jun 2018 27,795 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 27,795 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2017 21,293 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)

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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FV14 VHA is a 2014 Ford Ka in Red 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 FV14 VHA, 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 FV14 VHA registered?

FV14 VHA is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 June 2014.

Is FV14 VHA safe to buy?

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