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HW63 LMK

2014 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,621 mi
Last recorded31,621 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW63 LMK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 31,621 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess with gear box (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbone inner back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2026 31,621 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess with gear box (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbone inner back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 26,426 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 25,180 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 25,020 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 24,313 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 22,572 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))

Fail 4 Jan 2020 22,572 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed due to perishing/cracking 175/65/14 82T (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed due to perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 29 Dec 2018 17,535 miles

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all four tyres cut, split or perished not yet exposing cords 175/65/14 82T

Pass 28 Dec 2017 10,886 miles

all tyres slightly perished on side wall

Fail 28 Dec 2017 10,886 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyres slightly perished on side wall

Pass 13 Dec 2016 5,756 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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HW63 LMK is a 2014 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HW63 LMK, 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 HW63 LMK registered?

HW63 LMK is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 January 2014.

Is HW63 LMK safe to buy?

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