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KN07 KEL

2014 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

45,187 mi
Last recorded45,187 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN07 KEL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 45,187 miles

Coil spring corroded All springs on vehicle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2026 45,187 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded All springs on vehicle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Excessive wear on inner edge very close to limit. STRONGLY ADVISE TYRE REPLACED A.S.A.P. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 40,125 miles

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

engine sump corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2025 40,125 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

engine sump corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2024 35,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONGLY ADVISE TYRE REPLACED A.S.A.P. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONGLY ADVISE TYRE REPLACED A.S.A.P. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 31,507 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 31,507 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/45 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 4 Feb 2022 27,294 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper mounting bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 24,251 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper mounting bush slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 21,748 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper mounting bush slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2020 21,748 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corrosion/damaged (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corrosion/damaged (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper mounting bush slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 18,920 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 18,920 miles

Brake pipe excessively damaged front to n/s rear at rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to n/s rear at rear section fouling on fuel tank due to damage (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to n/s rear at rear section (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear brake flexi hose insecure

Pass 20 Mar 2018 16,167 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 11,464 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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KN07 KEL 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 KN07 KEL, 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 KN07 KEL registered?

KN07 KEL is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 January 2014.

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