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SO14 CZG

2014 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

60,009 mi
Last recorded60,009 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO14 CZG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 60,009 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop loose

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

corrosion rear axle

Fail 5 Aug 2025 59,875 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop loose

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has no tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

corrosion rear axle

Pass 16 Aug 2024 53,154 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle also corroded but not seriously weakened (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2024 53,154 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle also corroded but not seriously weakened (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 47,184 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 47,182 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 41,884 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 36,298 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low reading on both foot and handbrake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 36,298 miles

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

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low reading on both foot and handbrake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 31,581 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 25,987 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 25,987 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 18,274 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 13,413 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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SO14 CZG is a 2014 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 SO14 CZG, 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 SO14 CZG registered?

SO14 CZG is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 August 2014.

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