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AO13 DHJ

2013 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

25,555 mi
Last recorded25,555 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Ka40,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO13 DHJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 25,555 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 24,753 miles

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 24,095 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 23,397 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 22,538 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 21,719 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

rear exhaust clamp in poor condition

Pass 25 Mar 2020 21,255 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 19,032 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 16,660 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 16,660 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 37,439 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 12,208 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Pipe Joint with Cat (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid section to Rear Pipe at Joint (7.1.2)

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 DHJ 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 AO13 DHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO13 DHJ registered?

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

Is AO13 DHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO13 DHJ 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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