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LJ14 WDT

2014 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

54,902 mi
Last recorded54,902 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ14 WDT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 54,902 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2026 54,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2026 52,988 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also slight damage to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

Offside top mount has slight free play

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 48,195 miles

Offside Front top mount slight freeplay

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 48,194 miles

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

Front exhaust clamp corroded

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

Offside Front top mount slight freeplay

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 43,502 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 39,097 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 39,096 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 35,124 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 31,022 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 28,927 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 23,454 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 17,464 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 10,790 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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LJ14 WDT is a 2014 Ford Ka in Black 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 LJ14 WDT, 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 LJ14 WDT registered?

LJ14 WDT is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2014.

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