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XL12 AXL

2014 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

64,980 mi
Last recorded64,980 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXL12 AXL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 64,980 miles

Nearside rear tyre perishing/cracking.

Offside rear tyre perishing/cracking.

Fail 16 Jun 2025 64,980 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside rear tyre perishing/cracking.

Offside rear tyre perishing/cracking.

Pass 25 Jun 2024 61,905 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 58,520 miles

Front Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S and O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 57,403 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 54,869 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2022 54,869 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 50,954 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 46,869 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 44,580 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 42,730 miles

both front tyres low edges

Pass 28 Mar 2017 41,112 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 40,891 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads low (3.5.1g)

Front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2017 40,891 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads low (3.5.1g)

Front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

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

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

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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XL12 AXL is a 2014 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XL12 AXL, 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 XL12 AXL registered?

XL12 AXL is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 January 2014.

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