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SF14 SDY

2014 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

29,978 mi
Last recorded29,978 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF14 SDY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 29,978 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 28,975 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 27,807 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 25,044 miles

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate

some surface rust on sub frames steering suspension and brake components

Pass 17 Feb 2023 22,265 miles

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate

surface rust on exhaust system

Pass 16 Feb 2022 19,867 miles

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate

surface rust on exhaust system

Pass 25 Feb 2021 17,026 miles

some surface rust on exhaust system

Pass 21 Feb 2020 14,714 miles

some surface rust to exhaust system

Fail 21 Feb 2020 14,714 miles

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

some surface rust to exhaust system

Pass 22 Feb 2019 11,206 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 8,035 miles

exhaust starting to deteriorate

Pass 1 Mar 2017 5,622 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 5,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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SF14 SDY 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 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SF14 SDY, 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 SF14 SDY registered?

SF14 SDY is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 April 2014.

Is SF14 SDY safe to buy?

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