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SC63 XGU

2014 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,516 mi
Last recorded69,516 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC63 XGU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 69,516 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front slight lift in both top struts bushes

Rear axle corroded

little reserve travel on park brake ...brake locks

Pass 23 May 2025 64,093 miles
Fail 23 May 2025 64,093 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 57,831 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 57,831 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 50,265 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 50,265 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 50,245 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 48,576 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 48,576 miles

Exhaust system insecure back box exhaust clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1955015 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 39,781 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/side and o/side discs (3.5.1i)

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/side and o/side pads (3.5.1g)

engine covers / under body covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2017 30,803 miles

Nearside rear tyre on 3mm of tread (195/50r15)

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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SC63 XGU is a 2014 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SC63 XGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SC63 XGU registered?

SC63 XGU is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 January 2014.

Is SC63 XGU safe to buy?

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