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AO13 MKJ

2013 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

62,181 mi
Last recorded62,181 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Ka40,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO13 MKJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 62,181 miles

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

Front Exhaust clamp defective

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust clamp missing

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2026 62,182 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

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

Front Exhaust clamp defective

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust clamp missing

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 61,122 miles

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

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 19 Apr 2024 59,495 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main front rear pipe at offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main front to rear pipe at nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust clamp broken

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 18 Apr 2023 57,479 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main pipe at nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main pipe at offside rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear exhaust clamp missing.

Fail 18 Apr 2023 57,479 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main pipe at nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main pipe at offside rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear exhaust clamp missing.

Pass 22 Apr 2022 54,974 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Apr 2022 54,974 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 53,177 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Apr 2021 53,177 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 51,600 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2020 51,592 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2019 49,506 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))

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Feb 2018 46,748 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 46,748 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 42,866 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 39,911 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 MKJ is a 2013 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 MKJ, 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 MKJ registered?

AO13 MKJ is a 2013 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 April 2013.

Is AO13 MKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO13 MKJ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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