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AO13 HVL

2013 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,834 mi
Last recorded48,834 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Ka40,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 48,834 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2025 48,822 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner cv (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 44,344 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 41,107 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 37,808 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Pipe Joint/Clamp Area (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Silencer Area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 33,526 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Jul 2021 33,525 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Jul 2020 28,684 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 24,447 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Jul 2018 19,777 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Jul 2017 16,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre, inner and outer edges 3mm.

Offside Front Tyre, inner and outer edges 3mm.

Pass 3 Aug 2016 12,675 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 HVL is a 2013 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HVL, 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 HVL registered?

AO13 HVL is a 2013 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 July 2013.

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