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HW14 JVU

2014 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,974 mi
Last recorded28,974 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 25 Aug 2026 28,974 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section and rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle spring mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2025 26,124 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 22,968 miles

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 19,792 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 16,972 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2021 15,033 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 13,344 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 11,240 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 9,526 miles

front tyres perishing

Pass 31 May 2017 7,171 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 JVU is a 2014 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JVU, 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 JVU registered?

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

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