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WK14 SBY

2014 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,462 mi
Last recorded71,462 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK14 SBY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 71,462 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2025 64,996 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2025 64,959 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 58,520 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 52,065 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable bracket corroded & broken (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack ends

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable bracket corroded & broken (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 52,035 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable bracket corroded & broken (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack ends

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable bracket corroded & broken (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 47,499 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 44,256 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 34,887 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 25,328 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 18,875 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 13,205 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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WK14 SBY is a 2014 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 WK14 SBY, 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 WK14 SBY registered?

WK14 SBY is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 April 2014.

Is WK14 SBY safe to buy?

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