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AK13 THU

2013 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

80,879 mi
Last recorded80,879 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Ka40,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 80,879 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 79,170 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 76,478 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 74,029 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 73,390 miles

Nearside Front gearbox diff seal wet

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear wiper blade split

Fail 1 Mar 2021 73,390 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front gearbox diff seal wet

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear wiper blade split

Pass 12 Jul 2019 66,221 miles

slight leak on gearbox seal

Fail 12 Jul 2019 66,218 miles

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

slight leak on gearbox seal

Pass 13 Jul 2018 52,826 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 4 Jul 2017 37,376 miles

Nearside Front headlamp in poor condition

Pass 11 Jul 2016 21,783 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 THU is a 2013 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 THU, 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 THU registered?

AK13 THU is a 2013 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 June 2013.

Is AK13 THU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK13 THU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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