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WP14 SPU

2014 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

86,486 mi
Last recorded86,486 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP14 SPU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2025 86,486 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 82,490 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2024 82,478 miles

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak thermostat housing ()

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 75,606 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Nov 2023 75,606 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 65,062 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 58,604 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 52,390 miles

Rear wiper split

exhaust corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2020 52,390 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear wiper split

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2019 47,915 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 41,049 miles

front discs fitted with metal shields on inner surface

fuel & brake pipes run in plastic channel

Fail 11 Jun 2018 41,049 miles

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

front discs fitted with metal shields on inner surface

fuel & brake pipes run in plastic channel

Pass 10 Jun 2017 30,620 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (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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WP14 SPU 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 61.5%.

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 WP14 SPU, 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 WP14 SPU registered?

WP14 SPU is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 June 2014.

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