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2014 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,712 mi
Last recorded55,712 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ64 SEO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 55,712 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2026 55,710 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 52,259 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 49,526 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joins to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 46,943 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 43,579 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Oct 2021 37,820 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front + nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

check instrument cluster for fault, some tell-tales dimly lit all the time

exhaust front flexible section deteriorating

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

Fail 8 Oct 2021 37,820 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front + nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

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

check instrument cluster for fault, some tell-tales dimly lit all the time

exhaust front flexible section deteriorating

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

Pass 23 Sep 2020 32,715 miles

exhaust front flexible section deteriorating

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

Fail 21 Sep 2020 32,713 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

exhaust front flexible section deteriorating

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

Pass 8 Oct 2019 31,802 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 26,533 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 22,114 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 22,114 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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HJ64 SEO is a 2014 Ford Ka in Black 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 HJ64 SEO, 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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HJ64 SEO is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 November 2014.

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