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SM14 LOD

2014 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,301 mi
Last recorded30,301 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM14 LOD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 3 Jul 2026 30,301 miles

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

Oil leak from sump

Pass 4 Jul 2025 26,376 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible section deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 22,655 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible section deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 19,114 miles

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 15,297 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 11,481 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 7,886 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 7,876 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 6,753 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 5,177 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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SM14 LOD is a 2014 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LOD, 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 LOD registered?

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

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