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FX14 LZU

2014 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,397 mi
Last recorded86,397 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX14 LZU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 86,397 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General corrosion to the under-body and suspension components

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2026 86,397 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General corrosion to the under-body and suspension components

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 82,431 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Underbody, rear axle, suspension components and subframe has corrosion but not excessive

Pass 17 Dec 2022 79,364 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 75,903 miles

Coolant leak approx area of engine thermostat housing

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear park brake support bracket corroded and broken

Fail 14 May 2022 75,903 miles

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

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

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

Coolant leak approx area of engine thermostat housing

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear park brake support bracket corroded and broken

Pass 18 May 2021 62,815 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 62,815 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2020 51,971 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 46,800 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 41,726 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 33,860 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener/sticker

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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FX14 LZU is a 2014 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FX14 LZU, 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 FX14 LZU registered?

FX14 LZU is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2014.

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