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HK14 XVM

2014 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,005 mi
Last recorded70,005 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK14 XVM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 70,005 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2026 70,005 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure centre hanger missing (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 65,610 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2025 65,606 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 57,720 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 57,634 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 57,623 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 55,055 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 13 Jul 2021 50,845 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 46,298 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 46,298 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 41,563 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 35,018 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 27,080 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tracking recommended

Fail 27 Jun 2017 26,932 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view Insecure (8.1.2a)

Exhaust system corroded

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tracking recommended

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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HK14 XVM is a 2014 Ford Ka in Black 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 HK14 XVM, 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 HK14 XVM registered?

HK14 XVM is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 July 2014.

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