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LY64 ETX

2014 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

45,999 mi
Last recorded45,999 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY64 ETX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 45,999 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides 175/65R14 82T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides 175/65R14 82T (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp unit is slightly Insecure

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing is over 10 years old (2014) 175/65R14 82T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65R14 82T (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Nov 2025 45,958 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides 175/65R14 82T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides 175/65R14 82T (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp unit is slightly Insecure

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

Offside Rear Light unit is damaged

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing is over 10 years old (2014) 175/65R14 82T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65R14 82T (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 42,967 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked, edges wearing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lens assembly damaged

Offside Rear Water in fog lamp

Rear Wiper split

Fail 18 Nov 2024 42,967 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked, edges wearing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lens assembly damaged

Offside Rear Water in fog lamp

Rear Wiper split

Pass 14 Nov 2023 39,895 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front clamp, near flexi-joint (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wearing and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split and smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 2mm, replace soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lens assembly damaged, water ingress in fog lamp

Rear Wiper blade split

Pass 30 Nov 2022 36,786 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split/smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lens assembly damaged, water ingress in fog light.

Fail 24 Nov 2022 36,723 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split/smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lens assembly damaged, water ingress in fog light.

Pass 2 Dec 2021 33,311 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 33,224 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 29,375 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases X1 @ front exhaust joint & x1 @ rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 23,816 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2019 23,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm below limit on outer 3/4 of tyre 175/65/R14 82T (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front tyres wearing on edges

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 17,264 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear back box deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 11,137 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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LY64 ETX is a 2014 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 LY64 ETX, 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 LY64 ETX registered?

LY64 ETX is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 December 2014.

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