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ML14 AAY

2014 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

63,540 mi
Last recorded63,540 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML14 AAY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 63,540 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2026 63,532 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2026 63,472 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crash bar deformed, vehicle has had a significant front end impact that has not been repaired. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 53,529 miles

Emergency / puncture inflation bottle exceeded use by date and may not work when needed

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive seepage now reached exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 53,529 miles

Emergency / puncture inflation bottle exceeded use by date and may not work when needed

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive seepage now reached exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 48,838 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 42,265 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

headlight aim adjusted prior to test

Fail 23 Mar 2023 42,251 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 34,948 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 34,948 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 25,882 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 19,870 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 13,581 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 10,057 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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ML14 AAY is a 2014 Ford Ka in Red 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 ML14 AAY, 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 ML14 AAY registered?

ML14 AAY is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 March 2014.

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