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AK13 USY

2013 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

98,366 mi
Last recorded98,366 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Ka40,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 98,366 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 92,190 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 86,812 miles

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 83,131 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 80,558 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 78,705 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

handbrake lever travel high

Fail 28 Mar 2020 78,705 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

handbrake lever travel high

Pass 3 Apr 2019 67,167 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front brake slight bind

brake fluid level slightly low

Pass 11 Apr 2018 54,784 miles

body damage to nearside of vehicle

Pass 4 Apr 2017 38,941 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Damage to vehicle on N/S

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box, very minor (7.1.2)

Front brake discs starting to lip

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Apr 2016 23,679 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 USY 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 90.9%.

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 USY, 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 USY registered?

AK13 USY is a 2013 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 June 2013.

Is AK13 USY safe to buy?

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