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HW14 HKU

2014 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,719 mi
Last recorded105,719 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW14 HKU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 105,719 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock absorber bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2026 105,719 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock absorber bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 97,397 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 89,014 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2024 89,014 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working PRS (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 71,258 miles

Front bumper damaged

Offside Front wing damaged

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Fail 18 Aug 2023 71,258 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front bumper damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm inner edge smooth 175 65 14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front wing damaged

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 30 Aug 2022 54,196 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2021 37,825 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 31,583 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 31,583 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 23,230 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 13,264 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 7,753 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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HW14 HKU 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 HW14 HKU, 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 HW14 HKU registered?

HW14 HKU is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 June 2014.

Is HW14 HKU safe to buy?

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