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XX04 BRD

2014 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

17,661 mi
Last recorded17,661 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX04 BRD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 17,661 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 12,553 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 10,311 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2024 10,311 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 10,160 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 9,804 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 9,288 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 8,839 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 8,129 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 6,778 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 9,089 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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XX04 BRD 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 XX04 BRD, 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 XX04 BRD registered?

XX04 BRD is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2014.

Is XX04 BRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for XX04 BRD shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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