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X11 LYC

2014 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

39,552 mi
Last recorded39,552 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX11 LYC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 39,552 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 81,226 miles

slight power steering leek from rack

Pass 4 Nov 2024 37,024 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2024 37,024 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 76,392 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

slight powersteering leak

Pass 27 Jun 2023 33,079 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 66,782 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv joint has small leak.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear console bush split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking within tread.

Fail 11 Apr 2023 66,781 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Centre joint to back box major leak. (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre to back box joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Fuel cap seal split/perished. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to centre section joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust heat shield loose.

Nearside Front Inner cv joint has small leak.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear console bush split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking within tread.

Rear Parking brake has close to minimal reserve travel.

Pass 4 Jun 2022 30,459 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 61,001 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2022 61,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 60,994 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak also leaking at back silencer (8.2.2.1 (b))

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2021 27,451 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2021 27,451 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 57,799 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2020 23,604 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 49,155 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 20,118 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 44,016 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 17,202 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 17,202 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2017 39,198 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

Pass 22 Apr 2017 15,740 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 32,184 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 2 Dec 2015 24,977 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 17,409 miles

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

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 17,409 miles

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

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 9,312 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 7,641 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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X11 LYC is a 2014 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 X11 LYC, 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 X11 LYC registered?

X11 LYC is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2014.

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