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SH14 CXS

2014 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

63,333 mi
Last recorded63,333 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH14 CXS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 63,333 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 63,332 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump/gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 60,471 miles

surface corrosion on rear axle

Fail 25 Nov 2024 60,471 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded o\s and n\s swollen under plastic covering (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim too high o\s and n\s (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

1 bolt missing from crossmember front support

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

Offside hand brake reading low

surface corrosion on rear axle

Pass 24 Nov 2023 57,030 miles

sump corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2023 56,936 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

sump corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2022 53,158 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 23 Nov 2022 53,158 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 49,760 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 49,760 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 45,826 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 38,010 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 30,511 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2017 21,891 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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SH14 CXS is a 2014 Ford Ka in Red 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 SH14 CXS, 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 SH14 CXS registered?

SH14 CXS is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 May 2014.

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