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SM63 UHE

2014 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

76,899 mi
Last recorded76,899 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 76,899 miles

Front Suspension Slight Corrosion

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

Rear Suspension Slight Corrosion

Pass 9 Jun 2025 75,954 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 74,555 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2024 74,555 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2023 67,265 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy exhaust system corroded (8.1.1 (a))

hand brake performance only just met minimum standard

Pass 9 Jun 2022 59,293 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi section corroded and has a minor leak of gases. (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil sump corroded and is damp with oil . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim dented. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim dented. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 59,293 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak bottom of shock absorber corroded and leaking fluid . (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/45x16 edges badly worn and tyre under 1.6 mm. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/45x16 perished / torn along the tread to the cord. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi section corroded and has a minor leak of gases. (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil sump corroded and is damp with oil . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim dented. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim dented. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45x16 on 2.5 mm and edges badly worn - advise replacement . (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 53,847 miles

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

Front Suspension components corroding

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension components corroding

Fail 8 Jun 2021 53,847 miles

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

Front Suspension components corroding

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension components corroding

Pass 2 Jun 2020 48,835 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2019 42,657 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2018 34,947 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2017 26,853 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 UHE is a 2014 Ford Ka in White 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 SM63 UHE, 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 SM63 UHE registered?

SM63 UHE is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 February 2014.

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