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NX14 ZTU

2014 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,729 mi
Last recorded48,729 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX14 ZTU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 48,729 miles

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

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))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2025 44,348 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 May 2025 44,348 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))

Offside 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))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

coolant level low

Pass 30 May 2024 42,185 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coolant leak needs further investigation

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 May 2023 40,033 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Exhaust back box clamp missing

Exhaust front flexi pipe deteriorated

Exhaust mounting defective Middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shockers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Sump corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bushes are perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Front wipers smearing - Not to excess (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 May 2023 40,033 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure DOT 3315, 175/65/14 82T (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust back box clamp missing

Exhaust front flexi pipe deteriorated

Exhaust mounting defective Middle section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shockers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Sump corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bushes are perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Front wipers smearing - Not to excess (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2022 37,781 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 18 May 2021 35,704 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 34,099 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 31,904 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 26,474 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 17,021 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front 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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NX14 ZTU 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 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 ZTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NX14 ZTU registered?

NX14 ZTU is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 March 2014.

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