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SE14 BZB

2014 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

89,507 mi
Last recorded89,507 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE14 BZB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 89,507 miles
Fail 11 May 2026 89,507 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2025 88,244 miles
Fail 14 May 2025 88,244 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2024 60,742 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 58,811 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 56,841 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 56,840 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 52,052 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 48,427 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2021 48,135 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at rear section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 41,395 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2020 41,393 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 34,171 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 30,783 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 22,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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SE14 BZB is a 2014 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SE14 BZB, 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 SE14 BZB registered?

SE14 BZB is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2014.

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