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WV14 GKU

2014 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,553 mi
Last recorded83,553 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV14 GKU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 83,553 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2026 83,550 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2025 72,166 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2024 62,149 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre badly worn inner edge

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

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

Offside Front tyre badly worn inner edge

Fail 21 May 2024 62,146 miles

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))

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

Nearside Front tyre badly worn inner edge

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

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

Offside Front tyre badly worn inner edge

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

Pass 11 May 2023 51,176 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 39,434 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 30,296 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 19,046 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit plus slightly cracking and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit plus slightly cracking and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside, slightly cracking and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 13,132 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 10,439 miles

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

all tyres are perished with age

Pass 23 Feb 2017 7,403 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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WV14 GKU is a 2014 Ford Ka in Red 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 WV14 GKU, 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 WV14 GKU registered?

WV14 GKU is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 March 2014.

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