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SL63 MWJ

2014 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

89,966 mi
Last recorded89,966 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL63 MWJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 89,966 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Mar 2025 83,785 miles

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

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess park brake cable mounting bracket broken. (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 21 Mar 2025 83,784 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop lamp illuminates when position lamps switched on. (probably wrong bulb or bulb wrong way round) (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess park brake cable mounting bracket broken. (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 77,001 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 71,174 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 71,174 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 64,309 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2022 64,309 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 58,323 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 52,142 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 47,624 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 42,628 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 38,009 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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SL63 MWJ 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 SL63 MWJ, 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 SL63 MWJ registered?

SL63 MWJ is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 February 2014.

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The MOT history for SL63 MWJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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