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AB13 BLB

2013 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

40,498 mi
Last recorded40,498 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Ka40,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB13 BLB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 40,498 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 40,498 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 37,428 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 34,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm & worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm & worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 30,772 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 27,886 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 26,912 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2020 24,556 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 22,868 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 22,868 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2018 21,807 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 19,979 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Aug 2016 12,879 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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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AB13 BLB is a 2013 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AB13 BLB, 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.

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What year was AB13 BLB registered?

AB13 BLB is a 2013 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 August 2013.

Is AB13 BLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB13 BLB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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