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PL14 EKO

2014 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,987 mi
Last recorded78,987 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL14 EKO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 78,987 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2025 72,109 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil sump corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2025 72,109 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil sump corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2024 67,168 miles

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

Nearside Rear Handbrake cable bracket snapped

Pass 8 Sep 2023 60,981 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 60,981 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 58,270 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 53,437 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2021 53,437 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded Both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 51,372 miles

Both front tyres slightly cracked/perished

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Service brake binding but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 51,372 miles

Both front tyres slightly cracked/perished

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake binding but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 50,893 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 43,974 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 32,021 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre both edges balding down

Offside Front Tyre inner edge balding down

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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PL14 EKO is a 2014 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PL14 EKO, 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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PL14 EKO is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 July 2014.

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