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WL14 GWU

2014 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

36,534 mi
Last recorded36,534 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL14 GWU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 36,534 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 36,096 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs corroded advisory (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 35,247 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 34,019 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 32,713 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 31,733 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 31,310 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 29,687 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

exhaust rear box securing clamp is corroded and badly deteriorated but the exhaust system is secure and not leaking any exhaust gasses

Fail 11 Sep 2019 29,687 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

exhaust rear box securing clamp is corroded and badly deteriorated but the exhaust system is secure and not leaking any exhaust gasses

Pass 12 Sep 2018 26,527 miles

front outer brake pads look to be wearing slightly low

Pass 14 Sep 2017 21,209 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 20,723 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 20,723 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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WL14 GWU is a 2014 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WL14 GWU, 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 WL14 GWU registered?

WL14 GWU is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 July 2014.

Is WL14 GWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL14 GWU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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