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W18 GSH

2014 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

51,084 mi
Last recorded51,084 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW18 GSH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 51,084 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2025 51,082 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 45,840 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Nov 2024 45,840 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 39,827 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2023 39,826 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 33,484 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 33,471 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 28,406 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 24,343 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 18,647 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 13,918 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 11,410 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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W18 GSH is a 2014 Ford Ka in Red 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 W18 GSH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W18 GSH registered?

W18 GSH is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 August 2014.

Is W18 GSH safe to buy?

The MOT history for W18 GSH shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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