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WX14 WAE

2014 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,218 mi
Last recorded68,218 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX14 WAE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 68,218 miles

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

Front exhaust clamp part corroded away near to breaking.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2026 68,216 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front exhaust clamp part corroded away near to breaking.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 65,671 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Top mount has slight movement. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 62,477 miles

Nearside Front Front fog lamp damaged

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 58,206 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 52,202 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Top mount has slight movement. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 52,202 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Top mount has slight movement. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 47,813 miles

Both rear tyres cracked and perished

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

Pass 2 Nov 2019 43,421 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre less than 1mm above legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre less than 1mm above legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 43,352 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre less than 1mm above legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre less than 1mm above legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 34,154 miles

Nearside Rear tyrev deteriarated

exhaust corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2018 34,154 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyrev deteriarated

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2017 19,537 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 5,898 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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WX14 WAE is a 2014 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WX14 WAE, 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 WX14 WAE registered?

WX14 WAE is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 March 2014.

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