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AO13 KVJ

2013 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

79,295 mi
Last recorded79,295 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Ka40,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 79,295 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2026 79,295 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 78,318 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2025 78,302 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi join/Rear back box join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 75,720 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2024 75,720 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 71,024 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 61,479 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Plus rear silencer clamp missing /exhaust system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil More than a misting but not a severe leak.. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Apr 2022 61,148 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx / 3-4 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Plus rear silencer clamp missing /exhaust system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil More than a misting but not a severe leak.. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2021 45,577 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 21 Mar 2020 38,990 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 35,402 miles

1/ slight damage to o/s rer inner wheel rim

2/ rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 18 Apr 2018 30,818 miles

rear exhaust silencer box clamp missing

Pass 18 Apr 2017 26,401 miles

1. Both front tyres wearing low on outside edge. 2. Nearside rear tyre wearing low on outside edge.

Pass 13 Apr 2016 21,891 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low on outside edge.

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 KVJ is a 2013 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 KVJ, 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 KVJ registered?

AO13 KVJ is a 2013 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 April 2013.

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