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WJ14 HXM

2014 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

51,759 mi
Last recorded51,759 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ14 HXM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 51,759 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 17 Feb 2025 49,503 miles

Nearside Rear the rear brake back plate looks damp at the wheel cylinder

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

Fail 17 Feb 2025 49,503 miles

Nearside Rear the rear brake back plate looks damp at the wheel cylinder

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 45,521 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 45,501 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear Brake drum: back plate corroded both sides

Pass 21 Feb 2023 42,878 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush has started to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm has started to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 40,372 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 37,967 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 37,967 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 33,721 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 30,339 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 26,376 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 23,169 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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WJ14 HXM is a 2014 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 WJ14 HXM, 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 WJ14 HXM registered?

WJ14 HXM is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 March 2014.

Is WJ14 HXM safe to buy?

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