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GM14 YEK

2014 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

62,259 mi
Last recorded62,259 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM14 YEK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 62,259 miles

Nearside Rear Handbrake cable support bracket broken

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2026 62,259 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Handbrake cable support bracket broken

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 49,909 miles

Nearside Rear Handbrake cable support bracket broken

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Aug 2025 49,835 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Handbrake cable support bracket broken

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 44,710 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))

engine oil level very low

Fail 9 Aug 2024 44,710 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))

engine oil level very low

Pass 10 Aug 2023 39,203 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre X2

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 39,203 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre X2

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 34,641 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 27,983 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2020 24,627 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Jul 2019 19,129 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 14,747 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 10,930 miles

Both front wipers slight smear

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald outer edge (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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GM14 YEK is a 2014 Ford Ka in White 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 GM14 YEK, 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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GM14 YEK is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 July 2014.

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