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V500 SPS

2014 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,732 mi
Last recorded76,732 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV500 SPS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 76,732 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 74,177 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 71,383 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 68,022 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 65,518 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 62,179 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 62,179 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2020 50,948 miles
Fail 13 May 2020 50,948 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2019 38,513 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 15 May 2019 38,512 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 30,913 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Nov 2018 30,913 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 18,743 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm remaining (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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V500 SPS is a 2014 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V500 SPS, 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 V500 SPS registered?

V500 SPS is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 November 2014.

Is V500 SPS safe to buy?

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