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AO13 VDX

2013 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

77,625 mi
Last recorded77,625 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Ka40,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 77,625 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened main beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 124,313 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 76,767 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Chunks missing from tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Chunks missing from tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 76,215 miles

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded nsr and osr. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsr and osr. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 75,338 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 74,586 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

front exhaust bracket broken

Fail 23 Sep 2020 74,586 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 18 Oct 2019 73,681 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 68,655 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 51,930 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 45,470 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 45,470 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 May 2016 38,135 miles

Front brake discs visually scored etc

Nearside Rear tyre, outer shoulder low

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear hand brake performance low

tyre sealant date 11/2016

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 VDX is a 2013 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 VDX, 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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AO13 VDX is a 2013 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 May 2013.

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