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BN14 SZJ

2014 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,560 mi
Last recorded48,560 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 48,560 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 45,344 miles

offside and nearside rear coil spring lower cups corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2024 43,491 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2023 36,854 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 36,854 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2022 29,225 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mouting to rear bushing perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting to rear bushing perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 25,474 miles

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

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

front wipers smearing

Pass 25 Feb 2020 21,749 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES PERISHED ON INNER SIDEWALLS

Offside Front SLIGHT PLAY IN TOP MOUNT

Pass 5 Mar 2019 17,267 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 12,031 miles

All four tyres perished on side walls

Pass 28 Feb 2017 9,547 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 9,547 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 SZJ is a 2014 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BN14 SZJ, 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

How do I check the history of BN14 SZJ?

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What year was BN14 SZJ registered?

BN14 SZJ is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 March 2014.

Is BN14 SZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN14 SZJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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