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NK14 VCT

2014 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,396 mi
Last recorded96,396 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK14 VCT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 96,396 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 91,644 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2025 91,643 miles

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

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

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

Offside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 85,378 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 81,858 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 73,749 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material VARIOUS PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 27 Oct 2022 73,745 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material VARIOUS PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 65,265 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 65,231 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 58,249 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 58,186 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Aug 2019 53,172 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

knock on front suspension unable to detect needs further investigation

Pass 22 Aug 2018 42,630 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 41,678 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 35,018 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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NK14 VCT is a 2014 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NK14 VCT, 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 NK14 VCT registered?

NK14 VCT is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 March 2014.

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