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AO13 XXZ

2013 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

105,748 mi
Last recorded105,748 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Ka40,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 105,748 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering inner joint (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 58,295 miles

Exhaust system corroded but not leaking

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear axle surface corrosion

Fail 30 Jul 2024 58,295 miles

Exhaust system corroded but not leaking

Exhaust system insecure Both clamps corroded and replaced (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear axle surface corrosion

Pass 16 Aug 2023 49,824 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 41,588 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 33,484 miles

Exhaust clamp corroded and weakened

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 27,233 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 18,431 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 11,225 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both side splitt rubbers (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 5,967 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 2,809 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 XXZ is a 2013 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 XXZ, 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 XXZ registered?

AO13 XXZ is a 2013 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 June 2013.

Is AO13 XXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO13 XXZ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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