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NV14 RUC

2014 Ford Ka

Gold Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

75,021 mi
Last recorded75,021 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV14 RUC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 75,021 miles

rear axle/spring mountings corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2025 71,220 miles

rear axle/spring mountings corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2024 68,146 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

slight corrosion to front and rear brake pipes

slight corrosion to front coil springs

Pass 11 Apr 2023 65,653 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 3 Apr 2023 65,186 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 50,950 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 50,950 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 34,834 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 34,834 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Aug 2019 33,776 miles

car is gold but black on dvla records

Fail 7 Aug 2019 33,776 miles

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

car is gold but black on dvla records

Pass 21 Aug 2018 27,361 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 19,969 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 RUC is a 2014 Ford Ka in Gold with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RUC, 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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NV14 RUC is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 August 2014.

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