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AF13 ZNG

2013 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

72,823 mi
Last recorded72,823 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Ka40,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF13 ZNG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 72,823 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Fail 30 Jan 2026 72,821 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 66,956 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2025 66,956 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 58,480 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 50,576 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 44,383 miles

Exhaust mounting defective back box clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2022 44,383 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (complete arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective back box clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2021 39,888 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 35,747 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing inner edge and 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking slightly and 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 31,168 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 26,337 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 20,874 miles

Oil leak from sump due to corrosion ()

Pass 22 Mar 2016 19,357 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 ZNG is a 2013 Ford Ka in Red 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 AF13 ZNG, 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 AF13 ZNG registered?

AF13 ZNG is a 2013 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 May 2013.

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