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SA14 KXB

2014 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

40,149 mi
Last recorded40,149 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA14 KXB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 40,149 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (d))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2026 40,149 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (d))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 31,393 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 28,372 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 28,372 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 25,545 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 23,144 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 20,274 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 18,361 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 18,361 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 16,924 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 14,644 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 14,643 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 11,725 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 11,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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SA14 KXB is a 2014 Ford Ka in Red 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 SA14 KXB, 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

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What year was SA14 KXB registered?

SA14 KXB is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2014.

Is SA14 KXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA14 KXB shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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