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KE13 KAY

2014 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

98,307 mi
Last recorded98,307 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE13 KAY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 98,307 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ON ENDS (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ON ENDS (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR BOX CLAMP LOOSE/RUSTY (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 78,707 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 70,285 miles

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

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear axle beam corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2023 70,285 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2022 61,046 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 61,046 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 87,812 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 76,295 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 76,295 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2019 39,819 miles

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

advise wipers operating slowly

Pass 22 Oct 2018 29,733 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 23,073 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 21,425 miles

Front tyres on 3mm tread and wearing on edges

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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KE13 KAY is a 2014 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KE13 KAY, 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 KE13 KAY registered?

KE13 KAY is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2014.

Is KE13 KAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE13 KAY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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