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AO62 YDU

2013 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

85,360 mi
Last recorded85,360 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Ka40,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 YDU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 85,360 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 85,360 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 72,528 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 72,528 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 67,906 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 59,066 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 50,583 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 43,160 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper top mounting has slight play

Pass 18 Jan 2020 36,234 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

nearside front top suspension mount has slight play

offside rear top shock absorber bush starting to split

Pass 26 Jan 2019 27,136 miles

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

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

rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 17 Jan 2018 18,603 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 14,980 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 9,246 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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AO62 YDU is a 2013 Ford Ka in Red 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 AO62 YDU, 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 AO62 YDU registered?

AO62 YDU is a 2013 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 January 2013.

Is AO62 YDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO62 YDU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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