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SM14 BNZ

2014 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

43,955 mi
Last recorded43,955 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM14 BNZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 43,955 miles

Coil spring corroded All coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feeding flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feeding flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play very slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear spring seat in axle very corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 41,802 miles

Coil spring corroded all coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flex pipe joint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear beam axle corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2024 38,380 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

all coil springs are corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2023 36,718 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 36,340 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

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

both rear shock absorbers corroded at base

Pass 25 Jan 2022 32,590 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 29,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished thro the tread 1756514 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2021 29,221 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished thro the tread 1756514 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump has corrosion (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 25,088 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 21,290 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 16,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 16,995 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

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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SM14 BNZ 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 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 SM14 BNZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM14 BNZ registered?

SM14 BNZ is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2014.

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