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SH14 NHO

2014 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

43,312 mi
Last recorded43,312 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH14 NHO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 43,312 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2024 42,939 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing superficial cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

superficial corrosion to underside suspension but not to excess

Fail 30 Dec 2024 42,939 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing superficial cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

superficial corrosion to underside suspension but not to excess

Pass 12 Jan 2024 40,834 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 38,095 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 38,095 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 33,197 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2022 33,197 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 27,722 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 26,494 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 25,558 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 25,558 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 14,064 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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SH14 NHO is a 2014 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SH14 NHO, 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 SH14 NHO registered?

SH14 NHO is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2014.

Is SH14 NHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH14 NHO shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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