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V17 MOL

2014 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV17 MOL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Radiator housing is insecure.

Fail 22 Jul 2025

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Radiator housing is insecure.

Pass 26 Oct 2022

Front Brake disc has rust.

The vehicle is not in presentable condition.

Fail 25 Oct 2022

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

Front Brake disc has rust.

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both side. (3.5 (a))

The vehicle is not in presentable condition.

Pass 5 Feb 2021 56,332 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off damaged (0.1 (a))

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

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

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

Position lamp insecure o/s headlamp play (4.2.1 (c) (i))

boot lock poor operation

dash lights wiring fault

exhaust corroded/flexi deteriorated,rear clamp missing

front damaged,n/s headlamp adjuster not assessed for operation due to condition

rear wiper blade shot

Fail 3 Feb 2021 56,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective headlamp no longer attached to car (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off damaged (0.1 (a))

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

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

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

Position lamp insecure o/s headlamp play (4.2.1 (c) (i))

boot lock poor operation

dash lights wiring fault

exhaust corroded/flexi deteriorated,rear clamp missing

front damaged,n/s headlamp adjuster not assessed for operation due to condition

rear wiper blade shot

Pass 3 Apr 2019 49,639 miles

Horn not working properly intermittent operation (7.7 (a) (i))

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

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

handbrake marginal,o/s low effort

oil leak @ corroded filter area

radiator insecure/damage,front no plate damaged

Fail 3 Apr 2019 49,639 miles

Horn not working properly intermittent operation (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

handbrake marginal,o/s low effort

oil leak @ corroded filter area

radiator insecure/damage,front no plate damaged

Pass 21 Apr 2018 37,583 miles

o/s handbrake poor

radiator damage/insecure

upper stoplamp insecure

Fail 14 Apr 2018 37,583 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s handbrake poor

radiator damage/insecure

upper stoplamp insecure

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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V17 MOL is a 2014 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V17 MOL, 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 V17 MOL registered?

V17 MOL is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 September 2014.

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