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SV14 XSG

2014 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

64,764 mi
Last recorded64,764 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV14 XSG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 64,764 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear at rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2026 64,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Adjuster inoperative (4.1.2 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear at rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid PRS (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 64,018 miles

Both steering arms corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear axle corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2025 64,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Both steering arms corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear axle corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2024 63,442 miles

Air filter housing insecure

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

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2023 62,709 miles

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

Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 14 Feb 2023 62,700 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Air filter housing insecure

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 1 Mar 2022 61,775 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Mar 2022 61,768 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 55,210 miles

engine sump porous

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 24 Feb 2021 55,206 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi pipe leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))

engine sump porous

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 19 Feb 2020 48,620 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **both rear 195/50/15 82H advise immediate replacement** (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil sump corroded and beginning to become porous

front brake pads appear low

Fail 19 Feb 2020 48,616 miles

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **both rear 195/50/15 82H advise immediate replacement** (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front blades torn (3.4 (b) (i))

engine oil sump corroded and beginning to become porous

front brake pads appear low

Pass 6 Mar 2019 40,682 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perished outer sidewall

Fail 6 Mar 2019 40,679 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perished outer sidewall

Pass 22 Feb 2018 32,222 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 32,218 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 23,692 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 23,692 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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SV14 XSG is a 2014 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 SV14 XSG, 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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SV14 XSG is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2014.

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