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SC12 LOU

2014 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,361 mi
Last recorded40,361 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC12 LOU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2026 40,361 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened AXLES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 39,542 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 38,581 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 36,699 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 36,693 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 35,363 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured wing (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 34,214 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured wing (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 33,285 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 31,360 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 29,471 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside wiper torn

Oil leak

Fail 15 Mar 2018 29,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside wiper torn

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2017 27,346 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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SC12 LOU 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 75%.

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 SC12 LOU, 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 SC12 LOU registered?

SC12 LOU is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2014.

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