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LW04 WAL

2014 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

83,361 mi
Last recorded83,361 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW04 WAL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 83,361 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Mar 2026 83,361 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 72,851 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener on rear view mirror ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing on inside 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 64,906 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 60,578 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 57,424 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 52,263 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 46,990 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 39,079 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 28,945 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2017 19,230 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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LW04 WAL is a 2014 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LW04 WAL, 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 LW04 WAL registered?

LW04 WAL is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2014.

Is LW04 WAL safe to buy?

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