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WR14 XKS

2014 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,815 mi
Last recorded71,815 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR14 XKS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 71,815 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2026 71,810 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2025 69,942 miles

Rear axle corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front rear of wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2025 69,942 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear axle corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front rear of wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 66,002 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2023 62,016 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 61,324 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 61,324 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 59,871 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 52,158 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 52,158 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 46,331 miles

Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2019 46,227 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 33,671 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 21,202 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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WR14 XKS is a 2014 Ford Ka in Yellow with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WR14 XKS, 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 WR14 XKS registered?

WR14 XKS is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 August 2014.

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