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LU04 OWA

2014 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests29 (26 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate89.7%

Mileage

72,463 mi
Last recorded72,463 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLU04 OWA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

26 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 72,463 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2026 36,564 miles

undersealed

Pass 15 Dec 2025 71,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm** (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm* (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 27,836 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 68,553 miles

nearside rear tyre badly split in outer sidewall

offside rear tyre split in sidewall

Pass 13 Jun 2024 25,602 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 25,602 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 65,574 miles

front wipers smearing screen

nearside rear tyre splitting in sidewall

Fail 15 Dec 2023 65,574 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

nearside rear tyre splitting in sidewall

Pass 22 Jun 2023 23,226 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 57,082 miles

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

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

front brakes noisy

Fail 16 Dec 2022 57,082 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

front brakes noisy

Pass 15 Jun 2022 20,288 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 49,761 miles

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

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

both rear tyres slightly distorted

handbrake only just met requirements requires attention

Pass 15 Jun 2021 17,667 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 48,632 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 18,030 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 47,169 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 13,857 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 45,482 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 11,143 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 36,929 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 9,074 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 28,728 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 8,476 miles

rear exhaust outer shield corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2015 7,780 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 6,502 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 5,618 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 4,547 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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LU04 OWA is a 2014 Ford Ka in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LU04 OWA, 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 LU04 OWA registered?

LU04 OWA is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 March 2014.

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