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VK64 ETE

2014 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

76,539 mi
Last recorded76,539 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK64 ETE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 76,539 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2024 58,950 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 58,772 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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 Wishbone rear bush perished / unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Suspension components corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2024 58,772 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Split at base leaking when flexed (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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 Wishbone rear bush perished / unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Splitting at base (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Suspension components corroded

Tyre pressure warning light on dash

Pass 4 Sep 2023 52,224 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished/split (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 46,081 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre scrubbing

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 39,865 miles

Both front tyres scrubbing slightly on outer edges

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush splitting / perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush splitting / perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 38,322 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 34,742 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 28,935 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 22,688 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

under trays fitted obscuring some components

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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VK64 ETE is a 2014 Ford Ka in Red 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 VK64 ETE, 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 VK64 ETE registered?

VK64 ETE is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 September 2014.

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