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GL14 BJY

2014 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,553 mi
Last recorded64,553 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL14 BJY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2025 64,553 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3mm 195 50 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3mm 195 50 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2024 58,865 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth is 2.4 mm 195/50/R 15 82 V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth is 2.4 mm 195/50/R 15 82 V (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear beam axel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 50,703 miles

rear suspension corroded

Fail 2 Jan 2024 50,703 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

rear suspension corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2022 41,166 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 41,166 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2021 36,190 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to excess (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 34,716 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 26,497 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 26,495 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 20,649 miles

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 15,752 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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GL14 BJY 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 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 GL14 BJY, 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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GL14 BJY is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2014.

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