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AP62 CLO

2013 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,043 mi
Last recorded67,043 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Ka40,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP62 CLO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 67,043 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all underside pipes starting to show signs of corrosion under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing HEAVILY CRACKED and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroding (5.3.2 (b))

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

exhaust deteriorating and front clamp corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2026 67,043 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed heavily cracked exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all underside pipes starting to show signs of corrosion under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing HEAVILY CRACKED and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroding (5.3.2 (b))

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

exhaust deteriorating and front clamp corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2025 66,642 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRES HEAVILY CRACKED and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear shocks corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2024 66,077 miles

Front exhaust mounting bracket broken

Front wishbone rear bushes deteriorated

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 66,077 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust mounting bracket broken

Front wishbone rear bushes deteriorated

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 65,359 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 51,236 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

whole exhaust system corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2020 51,236 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

whole exhaust system corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2019 46,163 miles

exhaust system weak and corroded. slight leak on front section

Pass 10 Jan 2019 44,279 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 39,585 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 34,386 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 34,385 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 28,522 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres around 2.5mm of tread (4.1.E.1)

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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AP62 CLO is a 2013 Ford Ka in Red 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 AP62 CLO, 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 AP62 CLO registered?

AP62 CLO is a 2013 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 January 2013.

Is AP62 CLO safe to buy?

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