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DN14 SWK

2014 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

58,842 mi
Last recorded58,842 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN14 SWK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 58,842 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 57,867 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2024 57,867 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2023 52,959 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner oil sump corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2023 52,959 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner oil sump corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2022 49,339 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2021 46,377 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both from suspension arm rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear axle corroded

sump corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2021 46,377 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both from suspension arm rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear axle corroded

sump corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2020 43,498 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front top mount play

Pass 26 Apr 2019 38,884 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 34,473 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 34,473 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 30,705 miles

Nearside Front wing and door damaged but no sharp edges exposed

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Apr 2017 30,705 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front wing and door damaged but no sharp edges exposed

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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DN14 SWK 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 64.3%.

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 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 DN14 SWK, 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 DN14 SWK registered?

DN14 SWK is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 April 2014.

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