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G4 KPY

2014 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,369 mi
Last recorded31,369 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG4 KPY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 31,369 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear axel corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2024 29,172 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 26,730 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 26,711 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 24,243 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 24,224 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 22,255 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust box fixing clamp rotted, (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 22,245 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall Damage, (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Sidewall and Tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust box fixing clamp rotted, (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides sidewall and tread area, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 20,858 miles

Covers fitted unable to test some testable items

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides also on wear indicators , (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 19,185 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 14,834 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 11,943 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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G4 KPY 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 75%.

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 G4 KPY, 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 G4 KPY registered?

G4 KPY is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 September 2014.

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