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SD14 XDE

2014 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

35,492 mi
Last recorded35,492 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD14 XDE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 35,492 miles

Rear axle Corroded, structural rigidity not significantly reduced

Fail 25 Sep 2025 35,492 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre worn outer edges/perished 1756514 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyre cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle Corroded, structural rigidity not significantly reduced

Pass 1 Apr 2025 33,954 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 33,954 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 29,686 miles

Boot accessed with keyfob. Suspect issue with microswitch.

Light surface scratching of windscreen.

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Trail beam axle corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 26,864 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 24,453 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2021 20,354 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 14,351 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 8,926 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 8,926 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 8,657 miles

bonnet support is bent out of shape

Pass 13 Apr 2017 8,277 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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SD14 XDE 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 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 SD14 XDE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SD14 XDE registered?

SD14 XDE is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 May 2014.

Is SD14 XDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD14 XDE 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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