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NV14 LMU

2014 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,391 mi
Last recorded66,391 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV14 LMU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 66,391 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2025 66,369 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake locking device missing brake caliper retaining pin missing (1.1.21 (f))

Offside Front Brake locking device missing brake caliper retaining pin missing (1.1.21 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 51,334 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 51,331 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 47,337 miles

Central Rear Wiper Blade Split

Front Exhaust Flexi Poor Condition

Sump Porous

Pass 30 Nov 2022 40,638 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 3mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2021 35,970 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine oil on min

exhaust front pipe clamp corroded

o/s handbrake poor

Pass 30 Nov 2020 33,066 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 26,001 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 26,001 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2018 20,174 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2017 13,868 miles

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 LMU 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 NV14 LMU, 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 LMU registered?

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

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