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ST14 HNJ

2014 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

42,110 mi
Last recorded42,110 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST14 HNJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 42,110 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 34,901 miles

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

axle corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2023 30,448 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 25,518 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 25,516 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 24,852 miles

advice keep eye on n/s/f tyre

advice on exhaust down pipe clamp and mounting clamp

advice on further look at hand brake o/s and n/s/r

Pass 16 Apr 2021 22,268 miles

advice keep eye on n/s/f tyre

advice on further look at front brakes and brake discs

advice on further look at rear brakes

Pass 15 Apr 2020 19,806 miles

advice keep eye on n/s/f tyre

advice on exhaust down pipe hanger corded

advice on exhaust down pipe joining clamp corded

advice on further look at hand brake

advice on surface corrosion at o/s/r coil spring

Fail 14 Apr 2020 19,806 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

advice keep eye on n/s/f tyre

advice on exhaust down pipe hanger corded

advice on exhaust down pipe joining clamp corded

advice on further look at hand brake

advice on surface corrosion at o/s/r coil spring

Pass 26 Apr 2019 16,828 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 16,828 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 13,479 miles

advice keep eye on o/s/f tyre

advice on front brake discs and further look at front brake pads

Pass 3 Apr 2017 9,945 miles

advice keep eye on n/s/f tyre

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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ST14 HNJ is a 2014 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ST14 HNJ, 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 ST14 HNJ registered?

ST14 HNJ is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2014.

Is ST14 HNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST14 HNJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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