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SE14 SVZ

2014 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,253 mi
Last recorded51,253 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 51,253 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2025 51,253 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn front wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn front wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section exhaust leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 49,395 miles

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Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 45,510 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 41,227 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 41,227 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 36,843 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 36,843 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 32,927 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 27,969 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 21,316 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 16,533 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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SE14 SVZ is a 2014 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SVZ, 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 SVZ registered?

SE14 SVZ is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 July 2014.

Is SE14 SVZ safe to buy?

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