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SM14 KAX

2014 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

111,542 mi
Last recorded111,542 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM14 KAX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 111,542 miles

Corrosion to underside components

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (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))

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

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 10 Sep 2024 103,429 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 94,917 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 94,702 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 91,728 miles

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

Offside Rear bump stop insecure

Rear axel corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2022 91,728 miles

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

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

Offside Rear bump stop insecure

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear axel corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2021 87,300 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 73,904 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Front discs lipped

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2020 73,746 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Both front tyres worn on edges

Front discs lipped

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2019 59,639 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 59,639 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 45,673 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 30,095 miles

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

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

exh clamp corroded and loose

slight bind on front brakes

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 KAX is a 2014 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KAX, 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 KAX registered?

SM14 KAX is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2014.

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