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SD14 ZDE

2014 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

44,485 mi
Last recorded44,485 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 44,485 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 41,655 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 41,653 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened REAR AXLE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 38,598 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2023 34,688 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front clamp at flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 31,705 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 29,182 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 26,982 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 23,545 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 23,545 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

exhaust heavily corroded but not blowing

Pass 19 May 2018 19,064 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 19,062 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 11,901 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 ZDE 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 ZDE, 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 SD14 ZDE registered?

SD14 ZDE is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 May 2014.

Is SD14 ZDE safe to buy?

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