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FY14 VBZ

2014 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,081 mi
Last recorded88,081 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY14 VBZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 88,081 miles

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

rear axle corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2026 88,081 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2025 78,073 miles

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

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

rear axle corded

Fail 24 Jun 2025 78,073 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and rear joints (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear axle corded

Pass 21 Jun 2024 72,606 miles

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

rear axle slightly corded

Pass 23 Jun 2023 65,212 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Blowing slightly from front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 55,710 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both very slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 22 Jun 2022 55,710 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both very slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2 - 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 1.6 - 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 44,320 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 38,234 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs lipped, worn and badly corroded inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Shocker top has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Osf outer pad wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Sump corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2019 34,580 miles

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

engine sump corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2019 34,580 miles

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

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

engine sump corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2018 31,354 miles

rear exhaust clamp corroded/broken

Pass 10 Apr 2017 21,347 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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FY14 VBZ is a 2014 Ford Ka in Silver 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 FY14 VBZ, 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 FY14 VBZ registered?

FY14 VBZ is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 April 2014.

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