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KC14 AMC

2014 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

54,579 mi
Last recorded54,579 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC14 AMC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 54,579 miles

Coil spring corroded all front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2025 52,898 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 51,185 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play suspect play in rackend (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted obscured by wheel trim but appears to have been curbed (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bald on edge and badly perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

engine oil leak, looks like it is coming from crankshaft oil seal behind the flywheel.

Fail 16 Jul 2024 51,185 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play suspect play in rackend (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted obscured by wheel trim but appears to have been curbed (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bald on edge and badly perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 49,088 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable outer corroded / cracked (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 47,165 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable outer corroded / cracked (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 47,165 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable outer corroded / cracked (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 45,546 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 43,202 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 34,801 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

both rear tyres worn close to wear indicators.....175/65*14

Pass 13 Mar 2019 25,755 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 25,755 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 19,983 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 14,293 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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KC14 AMC 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 78.6%.

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 KC14 AMC, 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 KC14 AMC registered?

KC14 AMC is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 April 2014.

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