MOT Status
ValidMileage
79,081 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear & Rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear & Rear (1.1.11 (c))
Various Suspension Components Corroded
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear & Rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear & Rear (1.1.11 (c))
Various Suspension Components Corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Parking brake performance poor
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear parking brake very little performance
Offside Parking brake poor performance
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Parking brake poor performance
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SM14 BMU is a 2014 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 SM14 BMU, 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 SM14 BMU registered?
SM14 BMU is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 July 2014.
Is SM14 BMU safe to buy?
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