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GU14 VUT

2014 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

77,796 mi
Last recorded77,796 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU14 VUT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 77,796 miles

Front wipers smearing

General corrosion is taking effect on steering and suspension components

Slight play in both front top strut mounts

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 73,732 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion is starting to take effect on the underside of the vehicle

Slight play in both front top strut mounts

Pass 23 Jan 2023 70,031 miles

Corrosion is starting to take effect on rear suspension components

Rear exhaust clamp is missing but joint is still secure

Slight play in both front top strut mounts

Fail 23 Jan 2023 70,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Corrosion is starting to take effect on rear suspension components

Rear exhaust clamp is missing but joint is still secure

Slight play in both front top strut mounts

Pass 25 Jan 2022 66,452 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 63,620 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Suspected corrosion under paint covering (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust clamp has corroded off exhaust joint

Slight play in both front top strut mounts

Pass 27 Jan 2020 61,826 miles

Both front tyres slightly wearing on edges

Fail 25 Jan 2020 61,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Both front tyres slightly wearing on edges

Pass 25 Apr 2019 54,704 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 43,490 miles

All tyre are worn very low and close to test limit

Both rear coil springs are corroded

Slight play in both top suspension mounts

Pass 28 Apr 2017 33,728 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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GU14 VUT is a 2014 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GU14 VUT, 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 GU14 VUT registered?

GU14 VUT is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2014.

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