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GU14 XUM

2014 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,747 mi
Last recorded94,747 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 94,747 miles

Rear axel corroded

both rear suspension bump stops insecure

Fail 18 Dec 2025 94,746 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to broken front exhaust flexi blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear axel corroded

both rear suspension bump stops insecure

Pass 19 Dec 2024 91,473 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear bump stop insecure

Pass 4 Jan 2024 84,712 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 84,105 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 81,069 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 76,279 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall has slight cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside front ()

Pass 4 Sep 2020 66,464 miles

Strong Advise; Both front tyre badly worn @ inner / outer edge [almost to tyre cord]

Fail 4 Sep 2020 66,464 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Strong Advise; Both front tyre badly worn @ inner / outer edge [almost to tyre cord]

Pass 20 May 2019 55,059 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2018 47,252 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 39,502 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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GU14 XUM 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 83.3%.

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 XUM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU14 XUM registered?

GU14 XUM is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 April 2014.

Is GU14 XUM safe to buy?

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