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MJ14 SMV

2014 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,869 mi
Last recorded46,869 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ14 SMV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 46,869 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened rear coil spring mountings corroded/rear axle. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear bush lightly perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight lift in o/s front strut top mounting.

Fail 21 Jan 2026 46,869 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid front washers. (3.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened rear coil spring mountings corroded/rear axle. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear bush lightly perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight lift in o/s front strut top mounting.

Pass 5 Feb 2025 44,159 miles

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

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened rear spring mountings corroded/rear axle corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower suspension arm rear bushes lightly perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play in both front strut top mountings.

Fail 27 Jan 2025 44,092 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush shock absorber bush worn. (5.3.2 (c))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front washer jets. (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working both front windscreen wipers. (3.4 (a))

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

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened rear spring mountings corroded/rear axle corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower suspension arm rear bushes lightly perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play in both front strut top mountings.

Pass 5 Feb 2024 40,996 miles

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower spring mountings corroding/rear axle. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play suspension ball joint worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear upper shock absorber bushes come unbonded and worn. (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perishing/cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight lift in both front strut top mountings.

Pass 27 Jan 2023 37,691 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 34,952 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking between back box and middle (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 31,603 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 31,603 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 29,823 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2020 29,823 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split and torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split and torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 26,355 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 25,089 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 25,089 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 14,237 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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MJ14 SMV is a 2014 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MJ14 SMV, 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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MJ14 SMV is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 May 2014.

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