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SW14 GKL

2014 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,891 mi
Last recorded75,891 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW14 GKL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 75,891 miles

Nearside Rear registration plate lamp Inoperative

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle has corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2026 75,891 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bodysill holed within 30cm of seat mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front strut corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre worn outer edges 1954516 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc has heat damage due to bind (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyre worn close/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 70,952 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 63,439 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 56,432 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 50,168 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 43,334 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 39,033 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 30,003 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2019 30,003 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 20,039 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 12,871 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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SW14 GKL 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 SW14 GKL, 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 SW14 GKL registered?

SW14 GKL is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 May 2014.

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