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AE08 WES

2013 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

71,913 mi
Last recorded71,913 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Ka40,573 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 WES
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 71,913 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2025 67,585 miles

Rear axle corroded

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 61,071 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 61,070 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 55,525 miles

Coil spring corroded both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms (rear bushes) slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front exhaust clamp corroded thin\damaged

Pass 17 Feb 2022 52,222 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Feb 2021 49,507 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 44,203 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test item on rear view mirror ()

Fail 11 Feb 2020 44,203 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test item on rear view mirror ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 39,632 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage on sidewall

Offside Front tyre has slight damage on sidewall

Fail 28 Feb 2019 39,631 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working X2 (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 38,661 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 24,128 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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AE08 WES is a 2013 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 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 AE08 WES, 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 AE08 WES registered?

AE08 WES is a 2013 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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The MOT history for AE08 WES shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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