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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
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))
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
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
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
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
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
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))
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))
engine sump porous
rear wiper blade torn
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
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
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
Nearside Rear Tyre perished outer sidewall
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre perished outer sidewall
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)
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)
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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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