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SN14 NWL

2014 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,540 mi
Last recorded65,540 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN14 NWL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 65,540 miles

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

suspension component coated in undersill

Fail 12 Sep 2025 65,533 miles

Emissions unable to be completed LEAKING (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

SUSPENSION COMPOENT COATED IN UNDERSILL

Pass 24 Sep 2024 62,780 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2024 62,689 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle Front 46% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Emissions unable to be completed Leaking from front flexi section (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements N/S 42 Kg â€ĤO/S 87 kg (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 59,175 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced REAR AXLE SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 56,509 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 52,860 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 May 2021 52,767 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 11 May 2020 44,064 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump pourous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2019 34,982 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2018 26,926 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 14,495 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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SN14 NWL 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 SN14 NWL, 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 SN14 NWL registered?

SN14 NWL is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2014.

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