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AO13 AXV

2013 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

51,940 mi
Last recorded51,940 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Ka40,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO13 AXV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 51,940 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2026 51,940 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2025 50,324 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 48,795 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2024 48,795 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2023 47,089 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 45,268 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 45,268 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 43,992 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2021 43,992 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2020 43,133 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 40,161 miles

Stop /start warning light on

Fail 21 Mar 2019 40,160 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Stop /start warning light on

Pass 26 Mar 2018 36,894 miles

Exhaust system corroding

Front Both tyres cracked

Fail 26 Mar 2018 36,894 miles

Exhaust system corroding

Front Both tyres cracked

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 33,895 miles

All four tyres cracked

Fail 13 Apr 2017 33,895 miles

All four tyres cracked

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 30,909 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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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AO13 AXV is a 2013 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AO13 AXV, 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 AO13 AXV registered?

AO13 AXV is a 2013 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 March 2013.

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