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SG64 VSZ

2014 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG64 VSZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026
Fail 4 Aug 2026

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2025 62,789 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 26 Apr 2024 59,505 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 53,428 miles

Coolant leak looks to be from coolant flange above gear box, coolant on minimum

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi area, flexi-pipe deteriorated and clamp is damaged and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on legal limit and bald on inner edge 175/65/14 Dot:1319 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to legal limit and further on outer edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre almost bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper contacting O/S pillar every time full range of motion is achieved - still clears windscreen

Fail 1 May 2023 53,428 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Coolant leak looks to be from coolant flange above gear box, coolant on minimum

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi area, flexi-pipe deteriorated and clamp is damaged and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on legal limit and bald on inner edge 175/65/14 Dot:1319 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to legal limit and further on outer edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre almost bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper contacting O/S pillar every time full range of motion is achieved - still clears windscreen

Pass 25 Aug 2022 49,720 miles

Central Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 49,720 miles

Central Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 43,600 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 43,598 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 39,001 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 35,618 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2019 35,618 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 30,088 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 30,088 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 26,078 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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SG64 VSZ 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 62.5%.

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 SG64 VSZ, 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 SG64 VSZ registered?

SG64 VSZ is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 September 2014.

Is SG64 VSZ safe to buy?

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