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SL14 NZB

2014 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

60,473 mi
Last recorded60,473 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL14 NZB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 60,473 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 58,621 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 58,042 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 56,748 miles

Coolant leak Engine ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nsf and osf (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 56,745 miles

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

Coolant leak Engine ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nsf and osf (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 May 2022 55,430 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 55,430 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 52,551 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 52,551 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 46,436 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 41,941 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge age cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 41,941 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge age cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 37,016 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 36,750 miles

Engine sump starting to go porous

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Wiper motor slow

Pass 25 May 2017 27,856 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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SL14 NZB is a 2014 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SL14 NZB, 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 SL14 NZB registered?

SL14 NZB is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2014.

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