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GL14 WPW

2014 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

105,099 mi
Last recorded105,099 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 105,099 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2025 100,522 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear bump stop insecure

Pass 2 Nov 2023 92,607 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 86,856 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 75,565 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt not checked, seat folded down.

Fail 9 Nov 2021 75,565 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt not checked, seat folded down.

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 67,519 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 May 2019 49,243 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 23,144 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/50r15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 21,636 miles

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

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 WPW is a 2014 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WPW, 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 GL14 WPW registered?

GL14 WPW is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 May 2014.

Is GL14 WPW safe to buy?

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