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AE51 EEE

2013 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

35,657 mi
Last recorded35,657 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Ka40,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 EEE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 35,657 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear axle beam corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 29 Nov 2024 27,104 miles

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

corrosion to rear axle beam but not seriously weakened

Pass 2 Dec 2023 14,796 miles

corrosion to rear axle beam outer ends but not weakened

Pass 5 Dec 2022 3,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 3,154 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 3,040 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 2,735 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 2,284 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 1,822 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 1,588 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 1,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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AE51 EEE is a 2013 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 AE51 EEE, 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 AE51 EEE registered?

AE51 EEE is a 2013 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2013.

Is AE51 EEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 EEE shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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