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SW14 CRU

2014 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

49,847 mi
Last recorded49,847 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW14 CRU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 49,847 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Front engine oil sump corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower coolant leak

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2024 47,254 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 45,824 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2023 45,822 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 42,022 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 39,202 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 37,151 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 37,151 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle pipe and tailbox (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 May 2019 32,563 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 27,498 miles

Exhaust flexible section outer cover split

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing N/S & O/S Rear (2.7.2a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S Front (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 May 2017 20,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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SW14 CRU is a 2014 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SW14 CRU, 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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SW14 CRU is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 May 2014.

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