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AJ13 RZL

2013 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

69,602 mi
Last recorded69,602 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Ka40,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ13 RZL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 69,602 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2026 69,601 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 64,325 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 16 Mar 2024 58,175 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 51,795 miles

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2023 51,795 miles

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2022 47,922 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 47,043 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 35,301 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2020 35,301 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 26,674 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 22,452 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 20,459 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on the inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on the inner and outer edges (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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AJ13 RZL is a 2013 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AJ13 RZL, 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 RZL registered?

AJ13 RZL is a 2013 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 August 2013.

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