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AE51 PJE

2013 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,851 mi
Last recorded122,851 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Ka40,573 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 PJE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 122,851 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 113,936 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 100,922 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust rear box clamp missing but exhaust secure

Fail 18 Jul 2023 100,922 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust rear box clamp missing but exhaust secure

Pass 11 Jul 2022 88,132 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing more on outer tread edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 88,128 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing more on outer tread edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 77,351 miles

exhaust rear section clamp missing but exhaust secure

Fail 29 Jul 2021 77,349 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust rear section clamp missing but exhaust secure

Pass 27 Jul 2020 67,590 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear exhaust clamp missing exhaust secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 58,914 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 48,914 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 48,914 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 38,818 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 38,818 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall. (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 26,442 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 PJE is a 2013 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AE51 PJE, 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 AE51 PJE registered?

AE51 PJE is a 2013 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2013.

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