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SB14 HMJ

2014 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

35,887 mi
Last recorded35,887 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB14 HMJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 35,887 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp inop before 2018

Rear axle heavy corrosion but servicable

Fail 8 Aug 2026 35,887 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front fog lamp inop before 2018

Rear axle heavy corrosion but servicable

Pass 5 Aug 2025 34,823 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 33,810 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 32,653 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 32,653 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 29,993 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 27,967 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 26,064 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 25,075 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 22,929 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 20,319 miles
Fail 29 May 2017 20,319 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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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SB14 HMJ 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 76.9%.

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 SB14 HMJ, 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 SB14 HMJ registered?

SB14 HMJ is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 May 2014.

Is SB14 HMJ safe to buy?

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