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AB13 JOZ

2013 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

60,804 mi
Last recorded60,804 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Ka40,573 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB13 JOZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 60,804 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2025 60,804 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 53,523 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 53,523 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 45,687 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 42,382 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 42,381 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 40,173 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 38,972 miles

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Pass 14 Dec 2019 36,915 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 34,609 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 31,654 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 26,082 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 14,319 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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AB13 JOZ is a 2013 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 AB13 JOZ, 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 JOZ registered?

AB13 JOZ is a 2013 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 March 2013.

Is AB13 JOZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB13 JOZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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