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SY14 LWA

2014 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2024
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,143 mi
Last recorded63,143 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY14 LWA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2023 63,143 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (also damage) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2023 63,132 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (also damage) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 58,933 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Axle Corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2019 52,341 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2019 52,341 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 45,628 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

inner edges on both front tyres

Pass 28 Feb 2017 35,608 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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SY14 LWA is a 2014 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SY14 LWA, 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 SY14 LWA registered?

SY14 LWA is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 March 2014.

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