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NX14 LAO

2014 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,370 mi
Last recorded42,370 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX14 LAO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 42,370 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 39,888 miles

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

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

exhaust flexible section slightly deteriorated

Fail 15 Mar 2025 39,887 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

exhaust flexible section slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Mar 2024 35,587 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin appears low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 30,300 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 26,306 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both suspension arm rear bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front exhaust flexible pipe deteriorated but still secure

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 23,644 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 21,446 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox has a slight blow from seam (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 21,446 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox has a slight blow from seam (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 19,644 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 16,483 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 11,690 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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NX14 LAO is a 2014 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NX14 LAO, 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 NX14 LAO registered?

NX14 LAO is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2014.

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