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SM63 TVJ

2014 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,438 mi
Last recorded52,438 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM63 TVJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 52,438 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2025 51,490 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded surface corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes couplings corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 46,498 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 42,339 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 37,841 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2021 34,858 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 34,826 miles

nearside front tyre inner sidewall worn, appears to have been run flat

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly

Fail 16 Jul 2021 34,826 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

nearside front tyre inner sidewall worn, appears to have been run flat

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly

Pass 21 Jul 2020 32,503 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 27,868 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 24,266 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Fail 16 Aug 2018 24,266 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear shock absorber top mounting deteriorated

Pass 21 Aug 2017 17,668 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 17,667 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 11,869 miles

advise very slight dent in o/s/r alloy

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 TVJ is a 2014 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TVJ, 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 SM63 TVJ registered?

SM63 TVJ is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 February 2014.

Is SM63 TVJ safe to buy?

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