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RE14 ERO

2014 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,147 mi
Last recorded71,147 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE14 ERO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 71,147 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2026 71,147 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 63,757 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2025 63,757 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2024 58,105 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2023 52,637 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 18 May 2023 52,635 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 46,824 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 40,291 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2020 33,820 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 26,701 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 18,725 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside 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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RE14 ERO is a 2014 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RE14 ERO, 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 RE14 ERO registered?

RE14 ERO is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2014.

Is RE14 ERO safe to buy?

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