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MT14 JLO

2014 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,294 mi
Last recorded70,294 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT14 JLO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 70,294 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2026 70,294 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 62,287 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 62,287 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 49,780 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 49,780 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 40,485 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2023 40,485 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 33,154 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 26,306 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 25,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and getting slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 25,151 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam appears to be a bad earth fault (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and getting slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 14,512 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 12,335 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Apr 2017 9,288 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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MT14 JLO is a 2014 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MT14 JLO, 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 MT14 JLO registered?

MT14 JLO is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 May 2014.

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