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SJ64 ODE

2014 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

76,676 mi
Last recorded76,676 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ64 ODE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 76,676 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

o/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge - stepped tread

play in o/s steering arm/rack

rear axel beam corroded

slight oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2025 76,676 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

o/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge - stepped tread

play in o/s steering arm/rack

rear axel beam corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2024 69,092 miles

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

Front both suspension arm bushes perishing

Front exhaust clamp damaged

Offside Rear water ingress in lamp unit

Rear both tyres worn close to legal limit and starting to perish

various suspension components corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2024 69,092 miles

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

Front both suspension arm bushes perishing

Front exhaust clamp damaged

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear water ingress in lamp unit

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

Rear both tyres worn close to legal limit and starting to perish

various suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2023 60,702 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 54,159 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 54,159 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 47,253 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 47,253 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 41,989 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 41,830 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 35,700 miles

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

Front hub caps damaged

exhaust corroded

slight body damage

Pass 22 Sep 2018 26,387 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall damaged.

Nearside Front Wheel damaged.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer wall damaged. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 16,266 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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SJ64 ODE is a 2014 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SJ64 ODE, 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 SJ64 ODE registered?

SJ64 ODE is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2014.

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