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XX05 CEM

2014 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,140 mi
Last recorded72,140 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX05 CEM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 72,140 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 29 May 2026 72,138 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 28 May 2025 68,969 miles
Fail 28 May 2025 68,969 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 May 2025 68,969 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 31 May 2024 64,717 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2023 61,088 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 56,830 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

tpms light on

Fail 28 Jun 2022 56,830 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

tpms light on

Pass 25 Jun 2021 51,685 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 51,682 miles

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms, rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 29 Jun 2020 48,650 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 45,835 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 39,975 miles

both rear tyres are worn

Pass 16 Sep 2017 37,404 miles

both rear tyres are worn

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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XX05 CEM is a 2014 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XX05 CEM, 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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XX05 CEM is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 September 2014.

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