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AL03 SHO

2013 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

45,598 mi
Last recorded45,598 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Ka40,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL03 SHO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 45,598 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 39,312 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 38,700 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2023 38,121 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 37,683 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 37,361 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 36,369 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 31,663 miles

Nearside Front Slight play in top mount

Pass 11 Sep 2018 25,883 miles

Nearside Front Slight play in top mount

Fail 11 Sep 2018 25,883 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Slight play in top mount

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 20,659 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 14,171 miles

offside and nearside front tyre tread low on edge

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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AL03 SHO is a 2013 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AL03 SHO, 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 AL03 SHO registered?

AL03 SHO is a 2013 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2013.

Is AL03 SHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL03 SHO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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