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GJ14 GUO

2014 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,695 mi
Last recorded78,695 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ14 GUO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 78,695 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 78,687 miles

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

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust bracket broken causing leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 75,341 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 69,749 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 63,335 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2021 55,602 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 55,602 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside lower effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 53,895 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears bottom end (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2020 53,894 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is badly cracking in centre tread close to showing cords also has a nail tyre is under pressure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears bottom end (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear failed on parking brake efficiency n/s no effect

Pass 6 May 2019 48,333 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 43,356 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 39,231 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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GJ14 GUO is a 2014 Ford Ka in Black 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 GJ14 GUO, 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 GJ14 GUO registered?

GJ14 GUO is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2014.

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