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SL64 FDF

2014 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,153 mi
Last recorded50,153 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL64 FDF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 50,153 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive transmition side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 May 2026 50,153 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive transmition side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 43,598 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2025 43,598 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 37,975 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 37,974 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 37,156 miles

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 37,151 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 34,967 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 34,967 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 33,229 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 30,804 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 30,796 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 30,658 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 25,220 miles

Engine sump is corroded and seeping oil

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))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 21,621 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 21,619 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure clamp broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 17,186 miles

exhaust support hangers/brackets/clamps all slightly corroded

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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SL64 FDF is a 2014 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SL64 FDF, 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 SL64 FDF registered?

SL64 FDF is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2014.

Is SL64 FDF safe to buy?

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