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2013 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,477 mi
Last recorded58,477 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Ka40,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF13 WLB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 58,477 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm 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))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2024 56,624 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower suspension arms (inner rear) bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded under plastic coating. (1.1.11 (c))

Surface corrosion to rear axle.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 53,387 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front inner rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front starting to wear on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorber body corroded.

Rear Exhaust clamp missing.

Rear Wiper blade split

Fail 6 Nov 2023 53,387 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front inner rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front starting to wear on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorber body corroded.

Rear Exhaust clamp missing.

Rear Wiper blade split

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 50,183 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 50,183 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 46,254 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 40,692 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 36,545 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 36,545 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight splits in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight splits in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 31,870 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)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 31,870 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 29,170 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin <2mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm - perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm - perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 26,261 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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AF13 WLB is a 2013 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AF13 WLB, 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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AF13 WLB is a 2013 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 April 2013.

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