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SC14 GAU

2014 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

46,530 mi
Last recorded46,530 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC14 GAU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 46,530 miles

Coil spring corroded All springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Spring mounting area on both front struts corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 6 Jul 2026 46,519 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Rear subframe/axle heavily corroded & holed at O/S Bump stop (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded All springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Spring mounting area on both front struts corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 12 Jun 2025 42,569 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2025 42,569 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 38,446 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2024 38,446 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 35,604 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 35,604 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak corroded casing (5.3.2 (b))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2022 33,316 miles

slight corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 11 Jun 2021 30,772 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 29,032 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 26,211 miles

corrosion of exhaust system

Fail 11 Jun 2019 26,211 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

corrosion of exhaust system

Pass 28 Jun 2018 23,404 miles

binding brakes offside front

Pass 5 Jul 2017 20,882 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 20,882 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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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SC14 GAU is a 2014 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SC14 GAU, 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 SC14 GAU registered?

SC14 GAU is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 June 2014.

Is SC14 GAU safe to buy?

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