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CD04 SJO

2014 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

61,071 mi
Last recorded61,071 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCD04 SJO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 61,071 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

rear axle corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2025 61,071 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

rear axle corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2024 50,964 miles

Front exhaust pipe flexible piece worn/deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear chassis/suspension heavily corroded

Rear exhaust box missing clamp

Pass 23 Oct 2023 42,517 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Multiple items removed prior to test

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively and slightly slow to react giving 18%-21% operational imbalance (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside front wiper blade is too short

Pass 19 Oct 2022 36,832 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 30,756 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 27,234 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 26,537 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front 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 Oct 2018 25,730 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 24,445 miles

Nearside Front COSMETIC DAMAGE TO TYRE SIDEWALL

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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CD04 SJO is a 2014 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 CD04 SJO, 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 CD04 SJO registered?

CD04 SJO is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 2014.

Is CD04 SJO safe to buy?

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