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OV14 JZP

2014 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

108,615 mi
Last recorded108,615 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV14 JZP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 108,615 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2026 108,615 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Multiple across tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge, also worn to 2.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 106,446 miles

Coolant leak nearside top of engine. ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 94,839 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop insecure

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 94,838 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear bump stop insecure

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 87,262 miles

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

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop detacted

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2023 87,262 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop detacted

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 84,522 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2022 84,522 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 71,651 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear suspension, bump stop detacted

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

Fail 10 Apr 2021 71,651 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear suspension, bump stop detacted

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

Pass 6 Apr 2020 58,934 miles

Front number plate damaged

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

Fail 6 Apr 2020 58,934 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front number plate damaged

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

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

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Pass 28 Mar 2019 48,997 miles

Front number plate damaged

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 43,077 miles

Front number plate damaged

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 35,570 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre damaged outer sidewall.

Fail 25 Apr 2017 35,570 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre damaged outer sidewall.

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 JZP is a 2014 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 JZP, 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 JZP registered?

OV14 JZP is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2014.

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