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SC63 XHJ

2014 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

85,167 mi
Last recorded85,167 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 85,167 miles

Coil spring corroded All coil springs have corrosion to them. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system has corrosion in places.

Handbrake has little reserve travel.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing HEAVILY cracked/perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing HEAVILY cracked/perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Jun 2026 85,150 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All coil springs have corrosion to them. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system has corrosion in places.

Handbrake has little reserve travel.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing HEAVILY cracked/perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing HEAVILY cracked/perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 84,699 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2025 84,699 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 81,936 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 77,688 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 70,916 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 70,916 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 60,519 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2020 60,519 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 49,591 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 41,509 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 32,729 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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SC63 XHJ 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 69.2%.

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 XHJ, 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 XHJ registered?

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

Is SC63 XHJ safe to buy?

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