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NU14 DSE

2014 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

58,841 mi
Last recorded58,841 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU14 DSE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 58,841 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust centre to rear box joint corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2025 53,143 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2024 47,114 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 42,308 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 18,158 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 17,488 miles

Engine oil sump is corroded

Exhaust system is corroded

Under floor covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Mar 2020 16,960 miles

Engine oil sump is corroded

Exhaust system is corroded

Under floor covers obscuring components

Pass 9 Mar 2019 16,377 miles

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

Under floor cover fitted obscuring some components

Fail 9 Mar 2019 16,377 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Under floor cover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Mar 2018 15,782 miles

Exhaust system is corroded

Under cover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Mar 2017 13,176 miles

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

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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NU14 DSE is a 2014 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NU14 DSE, 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 NU14 DSE registered?

NU14 DSE is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2014.

Is NU14 DSE safe to buy?

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