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VA14 ZBD

2014 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

50,786 mi
Last recorded50,786 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA14 ZBD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 50,786 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 46,670 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 43,147 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides slightly at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened slight at this stage (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 36,757 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play close to fail criteria (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded slightly at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 30,750 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Exhaust mounting defective centre to rear silencer clamp corroded/broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

nearside front tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

Pass 5 Mar 2021 25,701 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 22,570 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 18,560 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 14,829 miles

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)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 14,791 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 10,700 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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VA14 ZBD is a 2014 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VA14 ZBD, 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 VA14 ZBD registered?

VA14 ZBD is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 July 2014.

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