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AO13 DHM

2013 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

93,828 mi
Last recorded93,828 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Ka40,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 93,828 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2025 93,777 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) ns steering rack has excess play (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 85,276 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 85,178 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 74,171 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2023 74,171 miles

Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury BROKEN FRONT NUMBERPLATE (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 64,166 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 64,159 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Front Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 58,094 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 47,112 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 47,110 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 36,031 miles

Offside Outer sill damaged

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 36,031 miles

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

Offside Outer sill damaged

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 28,441 miles

Offside Front top mount has play

Pass 22 Mar 2018 22,121 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 18,376 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 12,234 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 12,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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 DHM 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 DHM, 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 DHM registered?

AO13 DHM is a 2013 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 March 2013.

Is AO13 DHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO13 DHM shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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