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HJ14 JAO

2014 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ14 JAO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026

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

Rear axle corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 21 Jul 2026

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear axle corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 31 Jul 2025
Fail 18 Jul 2025

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024

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

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

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

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

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

odometer not visible so unable to update mileage

Pass 11 Jul 2023
Fail 11 Jul 2023

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 41,438 miles

Front wipers smear (aero)

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

engine bay covers & undertrays obscuring view

Pass 26 Jul 2021 29,010 miles

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 29,010 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 22,174 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre near outer sidewall

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 20,050 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 17,581 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 15,279 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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HJ14 JAO is a 2014 Ford Ka in White 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 HJ14 JAO, 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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HJ14 JAO is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 March 2014.

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