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AP13 LAO

2013 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

91,228 mi
Last recorded91,228 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Ka40,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP13 LAO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 91,228 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 86,972 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 80,056 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 80,054 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 73,983 miles

exhaust 'U' clamps missing but system secure, slight blow when cold. manifold?

Pass 15 Jul 2022 64,751 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes starting to show signs of corrosion under plastic coating covers preventing full inspection of front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust clamps missing but system secure

Pass 9 Jul 2021 54,197 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 14 Jul 2020 44,846 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 34,606 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 24,535 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 16,677 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 10,912 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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AP13 LAO is a 2013 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP13 LAO registered?

AP13 LAO is a 2013 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2013.

Is AP13 LAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP13 LAO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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