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AK63 ZSZ

2014 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

52,782 mi
Last recorded52,782 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK63 ZSZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 52,782 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section leaking at both ends (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 50,491 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))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 50,484 miles

Emissions unable to be completed overheated (8.2.1.2 (d))

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 8 Jul 2024 45,122 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Sump pan corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2023 44,994 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 43,890 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Sep 2022 43,885 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Tailgate (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 43,048 miles

Front oil sump corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2021 43,048 miles

Front oil sump corroded

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 41,135 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 41,135 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2019 40,581 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 40,581 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 23,525 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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AK63 ZSZ is a 2014 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 AK63 ZSZ, 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 AK63 ZSZ registered?

AK63 ZSZ is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 February 2014.

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