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NU14 VCP

2014 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,230 mi
Last recorded80,230 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU14 VCP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 80,230 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

heatshield insecure

Fail 23 Dec 2025 80,098 miles

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

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

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

heatshield insecure

Pass 2 Jan 2025 74,569 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 67,559 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2024 67,554 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 60,158 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 51,670 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 43,457 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 43,457 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction Items attached to interior mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction Sat nav attached to windscreen (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 May 2019 40,835 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 32,950 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 28,952 miles

Exhaust slight deterioration

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 VCP is a 2014 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NU14 VCP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NU14 VCP registered?

NU14 VCP is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2014.

Is NU14 VCP safe to buy?

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