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SY14 XLU

2014 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,620 mi
Last recorded83,620 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY14 XLU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 83,620 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2026 83,618 miles

Nearside Rear Axle fractured at spring mounting point (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Axle fractured spring mounting point (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2025 80,637 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2025 80,636 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 71,169 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

axle corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2023 63,393 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 57,709 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 51,427 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 46,549 miles

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

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

Offside Rear parking brake effort could improve

Pass 21 Feb 2019 36,374 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber damp

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

covers fitted

front to rear brake pipes swollen at rear brake flexis

middle to rear exhaust clamp missing but system secure

sump corroded/leaking

Pass 13 Mar 2018 26,959 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 20,069 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 XLU is a 2014 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XLU, 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 XLU registered?

SY14 XLU is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 May 2014.

Is SY14 XLU safe to buy?

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