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DL63 ZSD

2014 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

49,138 mi
Last recorded49,138 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL63 ZSD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 49,138 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2026 49,138 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 48,267 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 47,060 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 45,373 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 42,784 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone rear bushes starting to split out (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn outer edge

Pass 20 Jul 2021 39,318 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air cleaners of int mirror

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn uneven

Fail 17 Jul 2021 39,317 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

BOTH FRONT DISCS BADLY CORRODED INNER FACE

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air cleaners of int mirror

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only just legal time of test 1.6 mm in center (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre screw in inner shoulder not repairable

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low 2mm in center (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn uneven

Pass 18 Jul 2020 36,918 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Jul 2019 32,043 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 25,694 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 22,618 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2017 22,618 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing Pin retaining clip (3.5.1j)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing Pin retaining clip (3.5.1j)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 16,147 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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DL63 ZSD 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 78.6%.

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 DL63 ZSD, 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 DL63 ZSD registered?

DL63 ZSD is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 February 2014.

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