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AJ13 LYL

2013 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,401 mi
Last recorded44,401 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Ka40,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ13 LYL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 44,401 miles

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorbers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 37,769 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 36,738 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 36,738 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2023 34,031 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 34,031 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 31,616 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 28,896 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 26,370 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 23,303 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 20,213 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 17,412 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 14,550 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 12,066 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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AJ13 LYL is a 2013 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AJ13 LYL, 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 AJ13 LYL registered?

AJ13 LYL is a 2013 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 May 2013.

Is AJ13 LYL safe to buy?

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