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AO13 MKG

2013 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

52,636 mi
Last recorded52,636 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Ka40,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 52,636 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket corroded middle section

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Feb 2025 49,701 miles

Internal heaters at times seamed to not function correctly struggling to keep windscreen clear

No brake lights working at beginning of test but did start working. Advise further investigation

Fail 24 Feb 2025 49,701 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Internal heaters at times seamed to not function correctly struggling to keep windscreen clear

Nearside Front Brake binding

No brake lights working at beginning of test but did start working. Advise further investigation

Pass 9 Feb 2024 47,158 miles

Slight bind from front brakes

Pass 27 Feb 2023 44,829 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 43,165 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded at base

Nearside Rear tyre heavily perishing and cracking

Pass 9 Feb 2021 41,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking around tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 41,945 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking around tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 39,045 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 35,574 miles

Rear service brakes squealing in brake rollers[drum brakes]

Pass 12 Feb 2018 31,765 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ***ns/os inner faces partially pitted/worn*** (3.5.1i)

Rear service brakes squealing[drum brakes]

Pass 16 Feb 2017 27,707 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 23,903 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 23,898 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 MKG is a 2013 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MKG, 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 MKG registered?

AO13 MKG is a 2013 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 April 2013.

Is AO13 MKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO13 MKG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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