2014 · 10 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2014 Ford Ka MOT pass rate and common faults

18,486 MOT tests in 2024. 70.4% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time70.4%
Failed or needed repairs29.6%
Typical mileage at test50,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 18,486 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.7%
  2. Stop lamp: not working3.3%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.7%
  4. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush2.6%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.5%
    642 marked dangerous
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.3%
    483 marked dangerous
  7. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.0%
  8. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases1.9%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.5%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension14.4%
  2. Lights & electrics11.8%
  3. Brakes7.7%
  4. Tyres6.5%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.1%
  6. Emissions & leaks4.3%
  7. Body & chassis3.5%
  8. Steering1.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.8%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn12.2%
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak12.1%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.9%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened9.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2014 Ford Ka?

In 2024, 70.4% of 2014 Ford Ka cars passed their MOT first time, across 18,486 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Ford Ka?

The most common failure reasons were shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak; stop lamp: not working; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2014 Ford Ka reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).