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SW63 KDX

2014 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

72,478 mi
Last recorded72,478 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford Ka36,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW63 KDX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 72,478 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened + Light misting of oil (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + perishing. 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Aug 2026 72,478 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened + Light misting of oil (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + perishing. 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 71,499 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 67,482 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2024 67,481 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 57,744 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2023 57,686 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 50,609 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 40,468 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 34,678 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 33,625 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm over various parts of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Various dash lights illuminated dull, cluster issue

Pass 25 Feb 2019 29,523 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 25,672 miles

both front tyres perished

Pass 27 Feb 2017 21,700 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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SW63 KDX is a 2014 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SW63 KDX, 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 SW63 KDX registered?

SW63 KDX is a 2014 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 February 2014.

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