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OV14 BJF

2014 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

63,616 mi
Last recorded63,616 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV14 BJF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 63,616 miles

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 27 Jan 2025 62,502 miles

both front tyres are perishing

Fail 24 Jan 2025 62,480 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

both front tyres are perishing

Pass 6 Feb 2024 59,498 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 58,332 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 54,924 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 54,051 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Feb 2022 54,051 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 50,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking inner side wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 48,359 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. ns lower (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 45,119 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer clamp corroded.

Pass 1 Mar 2018 35,704 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 35,704 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 24,925 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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OV14 BJF is a 2014 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OV14 BJF, 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 OV14 BJF registered?

OV14 BJF is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2014.

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The MOT history for OV14 BJF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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