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SP14 VRT

2014 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

83,132 mi
Last recorded83,132 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP14 VRT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 83,132 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 82,926 miles

all coil springs corroded

rear axle corroded

slight play in offside front strut top mount

Fail 10 Jul 2024 82,926 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

all coil springs corroded

rear axle corroded

slight play in offside front strut top mount

Pass 5 Jul 2023 82,599 miles

all coil springs corroded

rear axle corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2023 82,599 miles

Offside Front Brake insecure caliper pin missing split pin (1.1.21 (c))

all coil springs corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2022 81,974 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 81,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 78,421 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 78,421 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 71,795 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 71,795 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 69,918 miles

Front EXHAUST FLEXIBLE FRONT SECTION IN POOR CONDITION

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

Fail 8 Jan 2020 69,918 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leaking excessively from engine from sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 59,370 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 59,339 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 44,531 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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SP14 VRT is a 2014 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 SP14 VRT, 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 SP14 VRT registered?

SP14 VRT is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 March 2014.

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