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SM63 UGZ

2014 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,290 mi
Last recorded74,290 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 74,290 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2026 74,290 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2026 74,289 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2025 65,855 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2024 58,117 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 57,968 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 51,689 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 49,869 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 49,110 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 48,829 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 48,696 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 47,221 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 39,443 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 28,161 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 21,121 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 UGZ 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 UGZ, 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 UGZ registered?

SM63 UGZ is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2014.

Is SM63 UGZ safe to buy?

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