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LS14 RVJ

2014 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

66,047 mi
Last recorded66,047 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS14 RVJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 66,047 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2025 66,046 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 64,200 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn suspension top mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 64,182 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn suspension top mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn suspension top mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 62,370 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Aug 2023 62,370 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 59,094 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 56,512 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 54,257 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 54,257 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 50,419 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 44,844 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 44,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2017 34,101 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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LS14 RVJ is a 2014 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LS14 RVJ, 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 LS14 RVJ registered?

LS14 RVJ is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2014.

Is LS14 RVJ safe to buy?

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