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A21 VEK

2013 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

37,287 mi
Last recorded37,287 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Ka40,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 VEK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 37,287 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2026 37,287 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 30,602 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 23,294 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 21,648 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 21,646 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe flex joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 19,540 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 17,516 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 15,388 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 12,621 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 10,078 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 7,286 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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A21 VEK is a 2013 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2013 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 40,573 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A21 VEK, 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 13 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 A21 VEK registered?

A21 VEK is a 2013 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 September 2013.

Is A21 VEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A21 VEK shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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