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WF14 HCH

2014 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

59,861 mi
Last recorded59,861 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF14 HCH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 59,861 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 59,847 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 58,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords various chunks on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 58,781 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush moving in mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush moving in mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords various chunks on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both rear suspension bump stops insecure in rear spring axle mounting

Pass 14 Mar 2023 57,025 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner + outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush partially split (5.3.2 (c))

both rear susp. bump stops insecure

exhaust tront section clamp needs turning

water leak - fan going constant - heater cool

Pass 18 Mar 2022 54,204 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2022 54,204 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 46% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 48,554 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust front section clamp damaged + deteriorated

Pass 16 Mar 2020 44,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm on inner tread groove wearing smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside strut top mounts (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 44,790 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front split and smearing screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick down to metal scoring disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm on inner tread groove wearing smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside strut top mounts (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 37,904 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 32,453 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 25,576 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 25,576 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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WF14 HCH is a 2014 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WF14 HCH, 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 WF14 HCH registered?

WF14 HCH is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2014.

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