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NL14 SBV

2014 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

56,285 mi
Last recorded56,285 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL14 SBV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 56,285 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 48,931 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2025 48,931 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shocker top bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 42,826 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 42,668 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jun 2024 42,667 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 37,992 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 33,593 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 32,275 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 32,275 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 31,440 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 24,131 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 21,210 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 19 Jun 2017 20,282 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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NL14 SBV is a 2014 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 NL14 SBV, 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 NL14 SBV registered?

NL14 SBV is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 April 2014.

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