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PL63 DGX

2014 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,654 mi
Last recorded83,654 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL63 DGX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 83,654 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to suspension coil springs.

Pass 27 Jan 2025 75,330 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 67,958 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 67,958 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 61,079 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 54,348 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2022 54,348 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 49,264 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 31 Jan 2020 42,662 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 34,731 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))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 27,512 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 27,512 miles

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

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Pass 20 Jan 2017 19,172 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jan 2017 19,172 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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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PL63 DGX 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 PL63 DGX, 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 PL63 DGX registered?

PL63 DGX is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 February 2014.

Is PL63 DGX safe to buy?

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