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SB63 VUW

2014 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

59,700 mi
Last recorded59,700 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB63 VUW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 59,700 miles

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

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))

hand brake cables insecure

Fail 6 Nov 2025 59,700 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))

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

hand brake cables insecure

Pass 28 Nov 2024 54,589 miles

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2024 54,530 miles

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

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative only one at near side (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 47,572 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2023 47,572 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2022 42,201 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 38,105 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 34,538 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 33,054 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 27,785 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 22,700 miles

Oil leak Sump porous ()

Pass 10 Jan 2017 20,153 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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SB63 VUW is a 2014 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SB63 VUW, 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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SB63 VUW is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 January 2014.

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