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ST14 LZH

2014 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

65,924 mi
Last recorded65,924 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST14 LZH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 65,924 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2025 65,924 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 59,718 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Sep 2024 59,718 miles

Front Registration plate insecure front number plate damaged (0.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Sep 2023 55,976 miles

Coolant low

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened bottom mount on axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front headlamp loose, 1 mount broken

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened bottom mount on axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Some warning lamps faintly illuminated

Fail 16 Sep 2023 55,976 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake modification unsafe R clip missing from bottom pin (1.1.21 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake modification unsafe R clip missing from bottom pin (1.1.21 (d) (i))

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

Coolant low

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened bottom mount on axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front headlamp loose, 1 mount broken

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened bottom mount on axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Some warning lamps faintly illuminated

Pass 14 Sep 2022 52,912 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre/Rear join, clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 49,364 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 45,993 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Jul 2019 42,227 miles

rear exhaust detereiorated

Fail 17 Jul 2019 42,227 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both top (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust detereiorated

Pass 16 Jul 2018 29,122 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 22,493 miles

Nearside Rear tyre low/nail in tread/cracking

Offside Rear tyre low outer edge

Rear exhaust clamp deteriated/thin

exhaust corroding

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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ST14 LZH 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 69.2%.

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 ST14 LZH, 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 ST14 LZH registered?

ST14 LZH is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 July 2014.

Is ST14 LZH safe to buy?

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