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BN14 SSJ

2014 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

52,948 mi
Last recorded52,948 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN14 SSJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 52,948 miles

Rear Axle beam surface corrosion

Fail 6 Mar 2026 52,948 miles

Rear Axle beam surface corrosion

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 51,060 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 51,060 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 47,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge [stepped up tread section ] (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 47,498 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bush debonded (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge [stepped up tread section ] (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush starting to debond (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 44,552 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 41,882 miles

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))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 39,029 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm at worst point (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 36,639 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 29,900 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all very slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front signs of edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 22,882 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 22,882 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 15,328 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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BN14 SSJ is a 2014 Ford Ka in Red 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 BN14 SSJ, 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 BN14 SSJ registered?

BN14 SSJ is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2014.

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