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NV14 LKX

2014 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

74,574 mi
Last recorded74,574 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV14 LKX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 74,574 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage D bushes worn

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake fluid bottle not secure properly

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around corner swelled (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Hand brake cable holding clip broken (both sides)

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective not working (3.4 (b) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2026 74,573 miles

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

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

Anti-roll bar linkage D bushes worn

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake fluid bottle not secure properly

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around corner swelled (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Hand brake cable holding clip broken (both sides)

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective not working (3.4 (b) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2025 71,265 miles

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

Central Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper blade not working (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides + arms corroded as well (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Hand brake cable holding clip broken (both sides)

Rear axle and underneath corroded (front and rear)

Fail 5 Jul 2025 71,265 miles

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

Central Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper blade not working (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides + arms corroded as well (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Hand brake cable holding clip broken (both sides)

Rear axle and underneath corroded (front and rear)

Pass 29 Jun 2024 66,519 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2024 66,519 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 59,343 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2023 59,343 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 53,198 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 47,035 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener removed from interior mirror

Pass 6 Jul 2020 40,491 miles

Nearside Front tyre low

clutch reservoir loose

Fail 3 Jul 2020 40,491 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer(clamp missing) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre low

clutch reservoir loose

Pass 21 May 2019 33,893 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 28,980 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 28,980 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2017 24,539 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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NV14 LKX is a 2014 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NV14 LKX, 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 NV14 LKX registered?

NV14 LKX is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 May 2014.

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