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SC63 XJZ

2014 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

65,530 mi
Last recorded65,530 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 65,530 miles

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

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

Coolant leak bleed screw area(tightened), coolant at min ()

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside handbrake readings poor

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

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

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

airbox broken

various suspension components corroded eg springs, rear subframe etc

Fail 14 Mar 2025 65,530 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s lower (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Coolant leak bleed screw area(tightened), coolant at min ()

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside handbrake readings poor

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

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

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

airbox broken

various suspension components corroded eg springs, rear subframe etc

Pass 5 Apr 2024 64,514 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2024 64,514 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 58,672 miles

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

o/s/r tyre cracking

rust forming on suspension componants

Pass 23 Feb 2022 52,057 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2022 52,057 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2022 52,037 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Clamp insecure at front pipe joint. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 46,663 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump porous/leaking engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 46,663 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump porous/leaking engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 39,419 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 38,894 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 38,894 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 37,090 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 36,669 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 23,310 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 23,310 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 XJZ is a 2014 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 XJZ, 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 XJZ registered?

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

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