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SL14 RLU

2014 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,567 mi
Last recorded51,567 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL14 RLU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 51,567 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 50,059 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2024 50,039 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle at spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle at spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 48,313 miles

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

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

Rear axle corroded all over

Pass 4 Jan 2023 46,706 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 45,275 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 43,890 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 41,197 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 41,197 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2019 41,048 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 39,954 miles

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

Front slight bind on osf brake

Pass 3 Jun 2017 39,023 miles

Offside wiper torn at end

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 RLU is a 2014 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RLU, 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 RLU registered?

SL14 RLU is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 May 2014.

Is SL14 RLU safe to buy?

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