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WL14 DXH

2014 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

41,406 mi
Last recorded41,406 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL14 DXH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 41,406 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 38,580 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 38,576 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 35,596 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 35,596 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 32,874 miles

Rear axle corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2023 32,758 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (axle beam) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 28,521 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened lower spring bracket corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened lower spring bracket corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 26,249 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 23,585 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 19,812 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 19,811 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 17,156 miles

Front inner brake pads not visible for inspection

Pass 24 Jun 2017 10,110 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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WL14 DXH 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 71.4%.

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 WL14 DXH, 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 WL14 DXH registered?

WL14 DXH is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2014.

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