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DS63 VMH

2014 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

87,437 mi
Last recorded87,437 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS63 VMH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 87,437 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Axel Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 87,437 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Axel Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 83,291 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted nearside and offside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front exhaust support bracket snapped / corroded

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop insecure

Fail 12 Feb 2025 83,291 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested due to Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted nearside and offside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front exhaust support bracket snapped / corroded

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop insecure

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2025 83,281 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop insecure

front exhaust support bracket snapped / corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2024 69,915 miles

Offside Front Coolant leak water pump ()

Pass 11 Jan 2023 57,375 miles

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

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

Nearside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material out of flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 57,375 miles

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

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

Nearside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material out of flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 50,652 miles

exhaust clamp missing for back box pipe to centre connection

sump and oil filter corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2020 44,160 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 14 Feb 2020 44,160 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 18 Jan 2019 37,086 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slight play in top mounts (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in sidewall not deep enough to see chords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres stepped/uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 37,086 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall 195/45/16v XL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slight play in top mounts (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in sidewall not deep enough to see chords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres stepped/uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 28,864 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 28,864 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 22,653 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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DS63 VMH is a 2014 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 DS63 VMH, 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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DS63 VMH is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 January 2014.

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