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AP13 HYR

2013 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

65,955 mi
Last recorded65,955 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Ka40,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP13 HYR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 65,955 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 May 2025 63,123 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 May 2024 59,793 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 57,078 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose silencer u bolt missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 May 2023 57,071 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed ply exposed on the inside (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose silencer u bolt missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2022 53,997 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 50,416 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 48,022 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 48,019 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 43,605 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 37,028 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 30,568 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 23,625 miles

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

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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AP13 HYR is a 2013 Ford Ka in Blue 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 AP13 HYR, 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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AP13 HYR is a 2013 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 July 2013.

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