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MV14 XLF

2014 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

65,429 mi
Last recorded65,429 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV14 XLF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 65,429 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 50,483 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 47,981 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view STONE CHIP (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged SLICED (MULTIPLE CUTS) 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear BOTH HEADREST MISSING

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule O/S & N/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2024 47,981 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged TWISTED (1.1.15 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view STONE CHIP (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged SLICED (MULTIPLE CUTS) 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear BOTH HEADREST MISSING

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule O/S & N/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 45,456 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIPPED (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear BOTH HEADREST MISSING

Pass 19 Apr 2022 41,634 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 30,177 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres - low tread (5.2.3 (e))

rear wiper blade split

Pass 2 Jul 2020 25,025 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 25,025 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 18,043 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2018 14,178 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 2 Mar 2017 7,063 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 7,063 miles

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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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MV14 XLF is a 2014 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MV14 XLF, 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 MV14 XLF registered?

MV14 XLF is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2014.

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