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LP14 VSG

2014 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

49,190 mi
Last recorded49,190 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP14 VSG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 49,190 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 44,374 miles

damage to near side but not likey to cause injury

Fail 3 Jun 2025 44,374 miles

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

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

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

damage to near side but not likey to cause injury

low on oil

Pass 5 Jun 2024 39,377 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 35,233 miles

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

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

low on engine oil

Pass 15 Jun 2022 31,655 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2021 26,918 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 25,914 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 24,272 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 24,272 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 22,118 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 19,557 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 19,469 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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LP14 VSG is a 2014 Ford Ka in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LP14 VSG, 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 LP14 VSG registered?

LP14 VSG is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 August 2014.

Is LP14 VSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LP14 VSG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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