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SH64 BEY

2014 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

59,684 mi
Last recorded59,684 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH64 BEY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 59,684 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 56,662 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2024 56,623 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Near flexi and rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure Near flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 45,309 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 36,900 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust System In Poor Condition

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Rear Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

TPMS lamp on

Pass 20 Oct 2021 36,868 miles

exhaust system corroding

Fail 20 Oct 2021 36,868 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroding

Pass 11 Sep 2020 33,001 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 32,991 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and under inflated (5.2.3 (e))

T.P.M light on

signs of leaking water pump

Pass 3 Jul 2019 26,134 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to below 4mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge plus below 3mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 26,134 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to below 4mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge plus below 3mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 19,579 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 14,576 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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SH64 BEY 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 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 SH64 BEY, 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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SH64 BEY is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 October 2014.

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