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KE04 BEN

2014 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

80,091 mi
Last recorded80,091 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE04 BEN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 80,091 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

handbrake mounting bracket has snapped o/s/r , cable is still secure

Fail 4 Aug 2026 80,087 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

handbrake mounting bracket has snapped o/s/r , cable is still secure

Pass 22 Aug 2025 70,738 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2025 70,723 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Offside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 65,007 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush at rear of arm deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to rear coil springs

Fail 30 Jul 2024 65,007 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush at rear of arm deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to rear coil springs

Pass 22 Aug 2023 58,938 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2023 58,938 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side-wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side-wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 53,636 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 45,773 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

scuff offside rear wheel arch

Pass 24 Aug 2020 39,087 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 39,087 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 31,830 miles

rear tyre treads worn low

Fail 15 Jul 2019 31,830 miles

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

font brake discs corroded(inner surface)

rear tyre treads worn low

slight grabbing on front brake effort

Pass 19 Jul 2018 27,074 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc faces wear and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear across tread (3.5mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear across tread, (3.5mm) (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust back box clamp corroded/missing, system gas tight

Pass 17 Jul 2017 21,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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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KE04 BEN is a 2014 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KE04 BEN, 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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KE04 BEN is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 July 2014.

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