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SB14 HMK

2014 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

102,562 mi
Last recorded102,562 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB14 HMK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 102,562 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside/offside [heavily corroded] (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside/offside heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside/offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

surface

Fail 2 Apr 2026 102,559 miles

Nearside Steering locking device ineffective trackrod end locking devise been cut (2.1.3 (d))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside/offside [heavily corroded] (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside/offside heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside/offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

surface

Pass 3 Mar 2025 99,227 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 89,828 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 89,826 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 89,754 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 84,359 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 79,510 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 77,241 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 72,538 miles

Front wheel rims dented

engine noisey

Fail 7 Aug 2020 72,468 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted r clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted r clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front wheel rims dented

engine noisey

Pass 7 Jun 2019 64,320 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 46,036 miles
Pass 29 May 2017 30,992 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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SB14 HMK is a 2014 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HMK, 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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SB14 HMK is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 May 2014.

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