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ML14 FOA

2014 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

63,941 mi
Last recorded63,941 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML14 FOA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 63,941 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2026 63,941 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2025 58,218 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint,clamp missing pipe loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front both front head light brackets broken but still secure

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 10 May 2024 54,471 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust slightly blowing from front Flexi pipe & rear back box

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

Offside Rear Handbrake bracket repaired but loose. Cable is secure

Fail 10 May 2024 54,471 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All 4 coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust slightly blowing from front Flexi pipe & rear back box

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

Offside Rear Handbrake bracket repaired but loose. Cable is secure

Fail 26 Mar 2024 54,415 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

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

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

Bonnet release defective but still working

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded All four front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2015 tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear seat & rear of car overloaded unable to check all rear belts

Pass 23 Mar 2023 47,658 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 42,805 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 42,805 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2021 38,864 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 38,864 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2020 36,385 miles

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))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2020 36,385 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 31,433 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 31,433 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 23,550 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 23,550 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 17,360 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 17,360 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 FOA is a 2014 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 ML14 FOA, 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 FOA registered?

ML14 FOA is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 March 2014.

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