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GV63 CEA

2014 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,171 mi
Last recorded74,171 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV63 CEA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 74,171 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2026 74,171 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2025 66,549 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S & N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 66,549 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S & N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 58,858 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 51,778 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Wipers slow under operation

Fail 9 Jan 2023 51,778 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Wipers slow under operation

Pass 8 Jan 2022 46,847 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged lose ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 38,160 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 37,885 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2020 34,004 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 34,004 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 28,532 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 24,459 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 17,887 miles

Nearside door mirror assy requires attention

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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GV63 CEA is a 2014 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 GV63 CEA, 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 GV63 CEA registered?

GV63 CEA is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2014.

Is GV63 CEA safe to buy?

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