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VK64 VLX

2014 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

77,625 mi
Last recorded77,625 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK64 VLX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 77,625 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 73,499 miles

Airbox Is Loose (Fixings Deteriorated) But Secure

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

Clutch Fluid Reservoir Damaged, Secured With A Cable Tie

Exhaust System Corroded/Deteriorated

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

Oil Level On Minimum Mark

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

Fail 16 Dec 2024 73,499 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Airbox Is Loose (Fixings Deteriorated) But Secure

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

Clutch Fluid Reservoir Damaged, Secured With A Cable Tie

Exhaust System Corroded/Deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Screw In Tread (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm. Heavily Cracking/Perishing *Strongly Advise Replacement* (5.2.3 (e))

Oil Level On Minimum Mark

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 69,700 miles

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

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

Exhaust System Corroded, Front Flexi Deteriorated

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2.5mm. Heavily Cracking/Perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jan 2024 69,700 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Nearside Rear Tyre Incorrect Size. 165/65r14 Fitted, Should Be 175/65r14 (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Exhaust System Corroded, Front Flexi Deteriorated

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2.5mm. Heavily Cracking/Perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 62,681 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 56,283 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2021 56,283 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 51,428 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 47,858 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 44,133 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 33,642 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edge

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

Fail 9 Dec 2017 33,642 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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 VLX is a 2014 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VK64 VLX, 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 VK64 VLX registered?

VK64 VLX is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 December 2014.

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