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PJ14 RZS

2014 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,888 mi
Last recorded98,888 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ14 RZS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 98,888 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45 R 16 (84V) on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear bump stop insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded near/side and off/side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 May 2026 98,886 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/45 R 16 (84V) on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 194/45 R 16 (84V) void of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear bump stop insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded near/side and off/side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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Pass 9 May 2025 87,589 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively near/side and off/side (lipped) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear bump stop insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded near/side and off/side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 May 2025 87,548 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively near/side and off/side (lipped) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/45 R 16 (84W) on inner and outer wall not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear bump stop insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded near/side and off/side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 74,690 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess hand brake cable nearside & offside near to rear axle (1.1.15 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes plastic coating deteriorated (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front tyre inner edge & 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 May 2024 74,647 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess hand brake cable nearside & offside near to rear axle (1.1.15 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes plastic coating deteriorated (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front tyre inner edge & 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 64,848 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 27 Apr 2023 64,848 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2022 57,468 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 May 2021 34,743 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 22,105 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 18,975 miles

front exhaust clamp corroded

rear exhaust clamp missing

slight peeling to n/s/r top shocker bush

Fail 2 Jul 2019 18,975 miles

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

front exhaust clamp corroded

rear exhaust clamp missing

slight peeling to n/s/r top shocker bush

Pass 2 Jul 2018 14,081 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 10,503 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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PJ14 RZS is a 2014 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PJ14 RZS, 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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PJ14 RZS is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 July 2014.

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