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SB14 NTE

2014 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

34,487 mi
Last recorded34,487 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB14 NTE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 34,487 miles

engine sump corroded and leaking

offside front brake pipe coating swelled

slight play in nearside front strut top mount

Fail 20 May 2026 34,487 miles

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

engine sump corroded and leaking

offside front brake pipe coating swelled

rear exhaust clamp missing

slight play in nearside front strut top mount

Pass 19 May 2025 27,022 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

offside front brake pipe coating swelled

rear axle corroded

rear exhaust clamp missing system secure

Pass 3 May 2024 23,083 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing also (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 19,993 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges and perishing

both rear tyres wearing low

slight play in nearside front strut top mount

Pass 5 May 2022 16,882 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2022 16,882 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2021 13,128 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 13,088 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2020 13,088 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 12,909 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 12,513 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 15 May 2017 12,206 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 NTE is a 2014 Ford Ka in Black 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 NTE, 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 NTE registered?

SB14 NTE is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 June 2014.

Is SB14 NTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB14 NTE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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