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SC63 XHT

2014 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

73,612 mi
Last recorded73,612 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 73,612 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Jul 2026 73,556 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside hand brake low

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Jul 2025 70,348 miles

Corrosion to rear axle

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

Pass 25 Jan 2025 70,263 miles

All tyres cracking and perishing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at back box and flexi pipe worn (6.1.2 (a))

Front shock absorbers corroded

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2024 66,984 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 64,362 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 62,481 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2021 62,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 59,943 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 49,860 miles

exhaust clamp missing off back box

Pass 21 Feb 2019 34,116 miles

Exhaust back box clamp missing but secure and air tight

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 34,116 miles

Exhaust back box clamp missing but secure and air tight

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

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 26,245 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 19,866 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% (3.7.B.5b)

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 XHT 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 78.6%.

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 XHT, 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 SC63 XHT registered?

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

Is SC63 XHT safe to buy?

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