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S555 CAT

2014 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,449 mi
Last recorded42,449 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS555 CAT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 25 Mar 2026 42,449 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 27 Mar 2025 37,875 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 35,454 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 33,373 miles

exhaust rusting at rear

Pass 28 Mar 2022 31,050 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 28,621 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 24,502 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 20,700 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 16,815 miles

front brake pad wear getting low

Pass 30 Mar 2017 14,568 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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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S555 CAT is a 2014 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S555 CAT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S555 CAT?

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What year was S555 CAT registered?

S555 CAT is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2014.

Is S555 CAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S555 CAT shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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