MOT Status
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83,620 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
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
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
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))
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
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
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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