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MW63 HWJ

2014 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,468 mi
Last recorded74,468 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW63 HWJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 74,468 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2025 65,340 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 57,387 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 57,387 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 53,149 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear hoses rusty (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective front bracket rotten/split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily scrubbed and smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose body taped but secure (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened bump stop loose and trapped within spring (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily scrubbed and smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear wiper blade split

Pass 18 Feb 2022 46,307 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread and scrubbed on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively possibly pads sticking (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front screen wash jet partially blocked

exhaust front bracket and clamp corroded/split

Pass 19 Feb 2021 42,097 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

front flexi exhaust deteriorated

Fail 19 Feb 2021 42,097 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

front flexi exhaust deteriorated

Pass 5 Feb 2020 39,829 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust still adequately supported (6.1.2 (a))

front flexi exhaust deteriorated/ corroded

o/s/f steering inner tie rod has play ( not considered excessive

Fail 5 Feb 2020 39,828 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust still adequately supported (6.1.2 (a))

front flexi exhaust deteriorated/ corroded

o/s/f steering inner tie rod has play ( not considered excessive

Pass 5 Feb 2019 34,664 miles

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

n/s/r tyre perished/ cracking

o/s/f inner tie rod has slight play

Pass 21 Feb 2018 29,947 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 24,740 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 24,740 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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MW63 HWJ 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 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 MW63 HWJ, 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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MW63 HWJ is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2014.

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