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SM02 FRM

2014 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

51,919 mi
Last recorded51,919 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM02 FRM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 51,919 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front exhaust flexi deteriorated and clamp missing

Pass 1 Oct 2024 43,943 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle/rear springs lower mounting assembly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 40,288 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 36,368 miles

Nearside Rear 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 9 Sep 2021 29,967 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 24,665 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2020 24,665 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 15,726 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2018 11,712 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2017 11,579 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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SM02 FRM is a 2014 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SM02 FRM, 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 SM02 FRM registered?

SM02 FRM is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 April 2014.

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