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ST14 VZR

2014 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,413 mi
Last recorded117,413 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST14 VZR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 117,413 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front sticker on airbag

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

Fail 20 Apr 2026 117,413 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front sticker on airbag

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 107,680 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2025 107,680 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure headlamp smashed (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both front and rear leaks (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 100,530 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 93,949 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 86,042 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2022 86,000 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 75,220 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 75,220 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 67,583 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 57,246 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both rears (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 45,051 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 30,472 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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ST14 VZR is a 2014 Ford Ka in Black 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 ST14 VZR, 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 ST14 VZR registered?

ST14 VZR is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2014.

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