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AK13 TCY

2013 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,974 mi
Last recorded88,974 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Ka40,573 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK13 TCY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 88,974 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2026 88,974 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2025 86,377 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in top mounting . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust rear box clamp missing but exhaust secure .

Fail 29 May 2025 86,377 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in top mounting . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust rear box clamp missing but exhaust secure .

Pass 21 May 2024 83,231 miles

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

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

both front top mounts have play

Pass 3 May 2023 79,823 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged damaged in two places on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust rear box clamp missing but exhaust secure

Pass 28 Apr 2022 76,741 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2021 73,501 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 70,963 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 69,337 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 54,014 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 41,246 miles

Rear both rear tyres at 3.5mm

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 28,472 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r hand brake cable outer caseing cracking

Pass 31 May 2016 23,421 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 23,421 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 TCY is a 2013 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TCY, 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 TCY registered?

AK13 TCY is a 2013 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 May 2013.

Is AK13 TCY safe to buy?

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