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NU14 GVA

2014 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

59,789 mi
Last recorded59,789 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU14 GVA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 59,789 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s+o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2025 59,789 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s+o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 53,268 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 53,257 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 42,595 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 30,081 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2022 30,081 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.65mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 21,655 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 18,492 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2020 18,492 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 10,777 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 9,977 miles

both front tyres perished

Pass 20 Mar 2017 9,097 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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NU14 GVA is a 2014 Ford Ka in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NU14 GVA, 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 NU14 GVA registered?

NU14 GVA is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 March 2014.

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