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PS51 XXS

2014 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

62,142 mi
Last recorded62,142 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPS51 XXS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 62,142 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 50,170 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 50,164 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 44,267 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 37,310 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2022 37,310 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 27,628 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 27,628 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 26,425 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 23,650 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 19,862 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 15,254 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 10,623 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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PS51 XXS is a 2014 Ford Ka in White 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 PS51 XXS, 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 PS51 XXS registered?

PS51 XXS is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 September 2014.

Is PS51 XXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for PS51 XXS 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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