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SB14 UHG

2014 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,376 mi
Last recorded86,376 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB14 UHG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 86,376 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2025 76,528 miles

Central Rear Rear axle corroded

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2025 76,528 miles

Central Rear Rear axle corroded

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 68,408 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 68,408 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 61,401 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 61,394 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 53,310 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 53,310 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 44,826 miles

slight oil leak at sump

Pass 31 Jan 2020 36,427 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both.175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 25,708 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 14,343 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 6,824 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 UHG is a 2014 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UHG, 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 UHG registered?

SB14 UHG is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 June 2014.

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