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AK13 NRF

2013 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

38,254 mi
Last recorded38,254 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Ka40,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK13 NRF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 38,254 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2025 38,254 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 36,038 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 36,038 miles

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 29,531 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 23,112 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both side lower mount areas (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2022 23,112 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both side lower mount areas (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 17,563 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 16,767 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 15,573 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 8 Oct 2018 13,445 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 11,364 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 10,229 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 10,233 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front anti roll bar link slight play

Pass 8 Jun 2016 8,605 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 NRF is a 2013 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NRF, 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 AK13 NRF registered?

AK13 NRF is a 2013 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 June 2013.

Is AK13 NRF safe to buy?

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