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2014 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,817 mi
Last recorded33,817 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA14 XML
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 33,817 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 28,152 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 28,152 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 23,528 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Clamp missing but still secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 23,099 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 21,448 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 21,272 miles

Front Front brakes slightly sticking when vehicle jacked but OK on roller brake test

Rear Rear silencer exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2017 21,272 miles

Front Front brakes slightly sticking when vehicle jacked but OK on roller brake test

Rear Rear silencer exhaust clamp corroded

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

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 XML is a 2014 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XML, 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 SA14 XML registered?

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

Is SA14 XML safe to buy?

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