2014 Ford Ka · 62,564 MOT tests
2014 Ford Ka reliability
2014 Ford Kas fail 27% of first MOT tests, 18% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 19 Ka years (62,564 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Kas: 32.8%)
- 27%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Kas: 32.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 18% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- 46,002
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 62,564
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2014 against the years either side
- 2013 cars: 16% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does worse)
- 2015 cars: 34% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does better)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 2.9% of tests fail here (72% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Plates: a 2014 car carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
Common problems
What fails on a 2014 Ford Ka
Fail rate by area
- Suspension9.6%
- Lights and electrics8.5%
- Tyres5.6%
- Brakes5.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.9%
- Body, chassis and structure2.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 2.81%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Stop lamp not working 2.65%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 2.27%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.16%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.11%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.9%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.6%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (9.37%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.15%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (8.17%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (7.03%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.91%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2014 Ford Ka reliable?
2014 Ford Kas fail 27% of first MOT tests, 18% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 19 Ka years (62,564 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2014 Ford Ka MOT?
Most often shock absorber serious fluid leak (2.81% of tests), stop lamp not working (2.65% of tests), suspension ball joint excessively worn (2.27% of tests).
How many miles should a 2014 Ford Ka have done?
At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2014 Ford Ka shows 46,002 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2014 car?
A car first registered in 2014 carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
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