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SH14 DHM

2014 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

78,042 mi
Last recorded78,042 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH14 DHM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 78,042 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 73,935 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2024 73,935 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to major gas leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Handbrake low effort

Pass 19 Oct 2023 67,881 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 63,682 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 52,741 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner treads

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

O/S parking brake requires attention/repair

Fail 1 Nov 2021 52,739 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Both front tyres wearing on inner treads

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

O/S parking brake requires attention/repair

Pass 9 Oct 2020 44,699 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexable pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 27,680 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 15,334 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 12,274 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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SH14 DHM is a 2014 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 SH14 DHM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SH14 DHM registered?

SH14 DHM is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 April 2014.

Is SH14 DHM safe to buy?

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