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GK14 XTA

2014 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

56,608 mi
Last recorded56,608 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK14 XTA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 56,608 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose front flexi worn and clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s topmounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s , and axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush noise from rear (5.3.2 (c))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 21 Jan 2026 56,608 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose front flexi worn and clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s topmounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s , and axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush noise from rear (5.3.2 (c))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 54,825 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement topmounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front exhaust flexi worn

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s , and axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2025 54,818 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement topmounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front exhaust flexi worn

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s , and axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 52,555 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear corrosion on axle

Pass 27 Jan 2023 49,047 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 41,333 miles

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

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

rear axle corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2021 35,898 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 30,276 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 30,276 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 24,090 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 24,090 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 12,824 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Feb 2017 9,222 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

handbrake/brake fluid level warning is dimly lit

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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GK14 XTA is a 2014 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GK14 XTA, 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 GK14 XTA registered?

GK14 XTA is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2014.

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