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NU14 VUE

2014 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,973 mi
Last recorded99,973 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 99,973 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2026 99,949 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 93,140 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 86,624 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted On inner face (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2023 86,624 miles

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

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

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

Central Gearbox mounting defective Bolt loose ()

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted On inner face (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 82,371 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limits (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limits (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2022 82,371 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both excessive corroded and large chunks of face have come away (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limits (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limits (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 75,552 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 71,724 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH DISCS SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 71,724 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 57,934 miles

Engine oil sump is corroded

Exhaust system is corroded

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Under floor covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Apr 2018 45,653 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 45,599 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported back box clamp corroded. (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 32,631 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 32,631 miles

Central Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 VUE is a 2014 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VUE, 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 VUE registered?

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

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