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J500 PER

2014 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

24,535 mi
Last recorded24,535 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ500 PER
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 24,535 miles

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2026 24,535 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2025 22,997 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 20,955 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 18,454 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 17,135 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 15,610 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 14,251 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2020 14,251 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 12,314 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inside edge tracking needed (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 10,366 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 8,474 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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J500 PER is a 2014 Ford Ka in White 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 J500 PER, 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 J500 PER registered?

J500 PER is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2014.

Is J500 PER safe to buy?

The MOT history for J500 PER 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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