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MA14 XGU

2014 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,283 mi
Last recorded55,283 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA14 XGU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2025 55,283 miles

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

Front Gearbox mounting defective Bush worn ()

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush/bearing has play

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside & Offside and corroded (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2024 53,475 miles

Central Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 51,576 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 48,282 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both . (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 48,282 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both . (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 44,423 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 32,776 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2019 32,776 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 26,492 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 19,477 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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MA14 XGU is a 2014 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MA14 XGU, 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 MA14 XGU registered?

MA14 XGU is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2014.

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