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LU57 LGW

2014 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

51,045 mi
Last recorded51,045 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLU57 LGW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 51,045 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s/f and o/s/f tyres ,slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 47,945 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres slight cracking present (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 47,276 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres slight cracking present (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 44,969 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 44,965 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))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 43,669 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 40,057 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump pan rotten (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 36,368 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 35,888 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 29,047 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 19,211 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer has small leak, but not affecting emissions or noise levels.

Pass 18 Sep 2017 12,737 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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LU57 LGW 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 91.7%.

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 LU57 LGW, 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 LU57 LGW registered?

LU57 LGW is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 September 2014.

Is LU57 LGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LU57 LGW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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