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ER08 SEP

2014 Ford Ka

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests32 (24 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,180 mi
Last recorded117,180 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationER08 SEP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

24 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 117,180 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2025 113,958 miles

Coolant leak radiator. Car is over heating

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

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

Pass 1 May 2025 102,435 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 111,216 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 111,216 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 84,807 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2024 84,807 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 108,074 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 108,074 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres worn on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 75,581 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 105,470 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2022 105,470 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 67,182 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 103,694 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 103,512 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 59,444 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 97,420 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 54,019 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 92,109 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 92,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2019 46,769 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 86,513 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

advise rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 15 May 2018 39,292 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 81,748 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 81,745 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2017 30,764 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2017 76,278 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 67,350 miles

advise rear silencer skinning

Pass 20 Mar 2015 55,405 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 43,769 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2013 33,149 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 33,149 miles

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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ER08 SEP is a 2014 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ER08 SEP, 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 ER08 SEP registered?

ER08 SEP is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 June 2014.

Is ER08 SEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for ER08 SEP shows 32 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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