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2014 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

64,958 mi
Last recorded64,958 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK14 XML
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 64,958 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All underside areas corroded on surface (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2026 64,956 miles

Brake cable insecure Both side retainers rotted through. (1.1.15 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All underside areas corroded on surface (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2025 58,286 miles

All suspension components corroded

Unable to open tailgate- inop- area not checked

Fail 1 Sep 2025 58,284 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

All suspension components corroded

Unable to open tailgate- inop- area not checked

Pass 9 Sep 2024 51,828 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES COATED (1.1.11 (c))

SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Fail 9 Sep 2024 51,825 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated SCORTCHED DUE TO BIND (1.1.14 (b))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively ALL BLADES SMEARING SCREEN (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick WORN DUE TO BINDING BRAKE (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES COATED (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT/ BALD ON OUTER 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))

SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Pass 8 Sep 2023 45,956 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi split and back box clamp missing but not loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 39,188 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 33,798 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 33,796 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 28,683 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 28,683 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 24,940 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 23,086 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 23,085 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 18,503 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 13,817 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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SK14 XML is a 2014 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SK14 XML, 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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SK14 XML is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 April 2014.

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