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NL14 OCZ

2014 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

34,743 mi
Last recorded34,743 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL14 OCZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 34,743 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Centre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 32,441 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 29,947 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 27,115 miles

Both rear shocker casings corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2021 24,603 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 22,892 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 21,779 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 21,779 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 20,266 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 19,102 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 19,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 14,972 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 14,972 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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NL14 OCZ 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 NL14 OCZ, 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 NL14 OCZ registered?

NL14 OCZ is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 March 2014.

Is NL14 OCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL14 OCZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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