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AK13 GWN

2013 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

82,730 mi
Last recorded82,730 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Ka40,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK13 GWN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 82,730 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 76,262 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 76,253 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 70,489 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2023 70,452 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear silencer (8.2.2.1 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 61,046 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swollen inside plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swollen inside plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material forward of hose swollen inside plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2022 60,918 miles

Fuel system component leaking breather hose at fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swollen inside plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swollen inside plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material forward of hose swollen inside plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 55,321 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes swelling inside plastic coatings (1.1.11 (c))

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))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 50,347 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 47,065 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 42,818 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 35,243 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 35,243 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 22 May 2017 29,926 miles

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 May 2017 29,926 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2016 19,343 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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AK13 GWN is a 2013 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AK13 GWN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK13 GWN registered?

AK13 GWN is a 2013 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 May 2013.

Is AK13 GWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK13 GWN shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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