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AK13 SZY

2013 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

94,963 mi
Last recorded94,963 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Ka40,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK13 SZY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 94,963 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2026 94,960 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2025 92,763 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 89,691 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 88,801 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 88,801 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 87,732 miles

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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2022 87,732 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 86,947 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 84,807 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front mounting bracket deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Rear both sides suspension bump stops deteriorated/broken

Pass 23 Feb 2019 78,850 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 67,539 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak at front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2017 52,567 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 36,712 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 SZY 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 AK13 SZY, 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 SZY registered?

AK13 SZY is a 2013 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 May 2013.

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