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AO13 UBT

2013 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

114,752 mi
Last recorded114,752 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Ka40,573 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO13 UBT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 114,752 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 112,497 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 109,868 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold ? (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 109,868 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold ? (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 105,186 miles

All instrument cluster lamps glowing dim

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear beam axle corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2023 105,186 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure marked in yellow (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All instrument cluster lamps glowing dim

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak from thermostat housing

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

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

Rear beam axle corroded

nearside rear bump stop insecure

Pass 8 Mar 2022 102,625 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 102,625 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no fluid, wipers unchecked (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 98,874 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 97,199 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 89,681 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 81,738 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Top mount slight play

Pass 10 May 2017 65,429 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 48,656 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 UBT is a 2013 Ford Ka in White 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 UBT, 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 UBT registered?

AO13 UBT is a 2013 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 June 2013.

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