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AO63 SZN

2013 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,750 mi
Last recorded55,750 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Ka40,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO63 SZN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 55,750 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 50,366 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 45,039 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Fail 29 Nov 2023 45,039 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 18 Nov 2022 38,821 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

water in n/s rear lamp

Fail 18 Nov 2022 38,819 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

water in n/s rear lamp

Pass 2 Nov 2021 33,889 miles

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively front brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 31,521 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 31,521 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 28,520 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit,bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 25,946 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 22 Nov 2018 25,946 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Nov 2017 22,201 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre (screw) ()

Pass 25 Nov 2016 17,609 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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AO63 SZN is a 2013 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AO63 SZN, 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 AO63 SZN registered?

AO63 SZN is a 2013 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 November 2013.

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