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SC14 WLO

2014 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

74,291 mi
Last recorded74,291 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC14 WLO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2025 74,291 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 74,290 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2023 63,950 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at offside & nearside rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Axle corroded.

Fail 14 Dec 2023 63,948 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component insecurely attached Bump stop (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at offside & nearside rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Axle corroded.

Pass 4 Jan 2023 52,042 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at nearside rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 52,042 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure Joining clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at nearside rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 44,223 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 37,576 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 32,555 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 27,430 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 27,430 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear exhaust clamps badly corrded.

Pass 17 Apr 2018 22,643 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 17,060 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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SC14 WLO is a 2014 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SC14 WLO, 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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SC14 WLO is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 July 2014.

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