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AJ62 SWY

2013 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

51,851 mi
Last recorded51,851 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Ka40,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 SWY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 51,851 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2026 51,851 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 49,627 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 48,286 miles

Front Exhaust clamp broken

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

Supplementary restraint system: warning lamp, slightly affected by the operation of another lamp.

Fail 22 Jan 2024 48,286 miles

Front Exhaust clamp broken

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system: warning lamp, slightly affected by the operation of another lamp.

Pass 24 Jan 2023 46,833 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2023 46,833 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 46,044 miles

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

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

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

dashboard faulty causing dim lighting of multiple warning lights

Pass 22 Jan 2021 43,171 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 37,702 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 31,207 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 26,522 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 21,168 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 17,156 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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AJ62 SWY 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 AJ62 SWY, 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 AJ62 SWY registered?

AJ62 SWY is a 2013 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 January 2013.

Is AJ62 SWY safe to buy?

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