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VJZ 6229

2014 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,762 mi
Last recorded100,762 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJZ 6229
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 100,762 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 87,126 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 69,916 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2022 69,064 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 49,819 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 33,242 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 33,042 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 19,416 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 13,672 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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VJZ 6229 is a 2014 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VJZ 6229, 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 VJZ 6229 registered?

VJZ 6229 is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 February 2014.

Is VJZ 6229 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VJZ 6229 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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