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SJ14 YRK

2014 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

80,018 mi
Last recorded80,018 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ14 YRK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 80,018 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 72,331 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil sump corroded

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

Fail 9 Dec 2024 72,329 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil sump corroded

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 71,641 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 68,349 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 53,212 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 53,212 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 37,477 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 24,723 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 24,608 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 24,608 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2018 29,959 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2017 25,575 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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SJ14 YRK 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 76.9%.

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 SJ14 YRK, 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 SJ14 YRK registered?

SJ14 YRK is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 May 2014.

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The MOT history for SJ14 YRK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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