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SK10 JAY

2014 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,724 mi
Last recorded66,724 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK10 JAY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 66,724 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 66,537 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 61,579 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2024 61,579 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Cords also showing through cracks on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 58,461 miles

Front Air filter housing unsecured.

Front Auxiliary belt worn.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 53,909 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 50,687 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 47,820 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases connection to back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 47,820 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases connection to back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 43,241 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 40,706 miles

REAR BRAKES JUST MET LIMITS SO STRIP CHECK SOON

SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSES ARE ALL DRY GOING RUSTY REQ CLEAN RE PRESSURE CHECKING WAX OIL GREASE THROUGH OUT PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE DOES WORK

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT UNEVEN WEAR CLOSE TO LIMITS (4.1.E.1)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin CLOSE TO WEAR INDICATORS STRIP CHECK VERY SOON (3.5.1g)

Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly BOTH UPPER LEGS AS LIFT STRIP CHECK SOON (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 36,576 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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SK10 JAY is a 2014 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SK10 JAY, 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 SK10 JAY registered?

SK10 JAY is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 February 2014.

Is SK10 JAY safe to buy?

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