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GD14 JYA

2014 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

53,918 mi
Last recorded53,918 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD14 JYA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 53,918 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2025 53,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 52,532 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 51,352 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2023 51,352 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 45,054 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 42,456 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 42,440 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 40,340 miles

Front brake pads getting low.

Temporary repair to rear exhaust system.

Fail 11 Jan 2021 40,328 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer join. (6.1.2 (a))

Front brake pads getting low.

Pass 13 Jan 2020 37,818 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 31,222 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Fail 15 Nov 2018 31,222 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 31 Oct 2017 24,070 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 31 Oct 2017 24,070 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure Mounts broken enabling the beam to alter when driving. (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Nov 2016 18,899 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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GD14 JYA is a 2014 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GD14 JYA, 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 GD14 JYA registered?

GD14 JYA is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 June 2014.

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