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SM63 NRZ

2014 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,877 mi
Last recorded65,877 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM63 NRZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 65,877 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 65,844 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides. ()

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

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

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

Fail 31 Dec 2024 65,843 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides. ()

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 62,423 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2023 62,422 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 56,654 miles

Both rear shocker casings corroded

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 50,546 miles

Front exhaust flex braiding burst

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe swollen under paint (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe flex hose to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe swollen under paint (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Rear beam axle corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2021 50,546 miles

Front exhaust flex braiding burst

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe swollen under paint (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe flex hose to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe swollen under paint (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Rear beam axle corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2020 46,250 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swollen under paint (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 41,048 miles

Front exhaust mounting corroded still supported

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swollen under paint (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swollen under paint (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear silencer exhaust clamp missing (still secure)

both rear shocks outer casing rusty

brake pipes under covers underside

Pass 6 Nov 2018 36,432 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear exhaust silencer clamp missing

all exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2017 31,892 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system rusty

Fail 7 Nov 2017 31,891 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system rusty

Pass 11 Nov 2016 26,995 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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SM63 NRZ is a 2014 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SM63 NRZ, 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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SM63 NRZ is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 January 2014.

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