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S17 OMG

2014 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

70,037 mi
Last recorded70,037 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS17 OMG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 70,037 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2025 70,035 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 61,446 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear rear shock absorber casing corroded .

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2023 61,443 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak mcpherson strut leaking badly reduced damping . (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak shock absorber has no damping , due to loss of oil. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre is bald on inner edges ,cords nearly exposed. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre is bald on inner edges , cords nearly exposed. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear rear shock absorber casing corroded .

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 55,233 miles

both rear shock absorbers have corroded casings , ok at present.

Pass 5 Jan 2022 51,333 miles

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

Fail 28 Dec 2021 51,331 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2020 48,140 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 41,717 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 37,852 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 37,852 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 33,697 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 30,576 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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S17 OMG is a 2014 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S17 OMG, 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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S17 OMG is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 October 2014.

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