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2013 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

42,019 mi
Last recorded42,019 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Ka40,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO13 CSV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 42,019 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 38,852 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 35,836 miles

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

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

slight speedo cluster fault, some lamps illuminate dimly, but relevant tell tales operate correctly

Fail 9 Jan 2024 35,836 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

slight speedo cluster fault, some lamps illuminate dimly, but relevant tell tales operate correctly

Pass 5 Jan 2023 32,595 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKED ON INNER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

slight speedo cluster fault, some lamps illuminate dimly, but relevant tell tales operate correctly

Pass 20 Dec 2021 29,796 miles

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

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

slight speedo cluster fault - some lights illuminate dimly

Pass 8 Jan 2021 27,127 miles

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

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

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

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

speedo cluster faulty - some warning lamps stay on dimly

Pass 10 Jan 2020 24,889 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 21,275 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 17,003 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 14,554 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 11,444 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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AO13 CSV is a 2013 Ford Ka in Silver 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 AO13 CSV, 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 CSV registered?

AO13 CSV is a 2013 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 March 2013.

Is AO13 CSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO13 CSV 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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