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AE63 VXV

2013 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

77,853 mi
Last recorded77,853 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Ka40,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE63 VXV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 77,853 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2026 77,520 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

oil on minimum on dipstick

Pass 1 May 2025 67,952 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 62,417 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2024 62,416 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 53,159 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 53,159 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 41,557 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 27,700 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 27,058 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 25,560 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 23,767 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 21,715 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 17,505 miles

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

Offside Front 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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AE63 VXV is a 2013 Ford Ka in White 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 AE63 VXV, 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 AE63 VXV registered?

AE63 VXV is a 2013 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 September 2013.

Is AE63 VXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE63 VXV 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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