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KN14 XNL

2014 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,377 mi
Last recorded63,377 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN14 XNL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 63,377 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 59,620 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Undertray not fully secure exhaust heat shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 55,734 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 53,771 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing on the edges and are close to the legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 53,761 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing on the edges and are close to the legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 49,478 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Minor leak of exhaust gasses from rear exhaust join (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 47,090 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on the edges and are close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2021 47,064 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on the edges and are close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 45,471 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2020 45,428 miles

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

Both front tyres wearing on edges slightly

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 40,811 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 40,810 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 34,276 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 28,393 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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KN14 XNL is a 2014 Ford Ka in Silver 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 KN14 XNL, 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 KN14 XNL registered?

KN14 XNL is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 August 2014.

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