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AR02 DOB

2013 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

63,018 mi
Last recorded63,018 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Ka40,573 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR02 DOB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 63,018 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 61,319 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 61,319 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Axle insecure SNAPPED AT REAR SPRING CUP (5.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 58,825 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened AXLE AT SPRING MOUNTS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 57,296 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect and slight sweat (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both seats on rear axle, just passes (5.3.1 (b) (i))

checked inside boot through rear seats, suggest having this repaired.

Fail 15 Jul 2022 57,292 miles

Exhaust system insecure front and mid mounts (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin just passes, suggest having the brakes serviced asap. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect and slight sweat (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both seats on rear axle, just passes (5.3.1 (b) (i))

checked inside boot through rear seats, suggest having this repaired.

Pass 29 Jun 2021 89,014 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front 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))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 47,550 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 41,142 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 35,221 miles

Engine oil sump badly corroded

Front exhaust mount broken but still secure

Front wipers smearing screen but not affecting drivers view

Pass 15 Apr 2016 29,352 miles

Front and rear wipers smeering

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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AR02 DOB is a 2013 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AR02 DOB, 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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AR02 DOB is a 2013 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2013.

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