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AR12 BKR

2013 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

52,943 mi
Last recorded52,943 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Ka40,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR12 BKR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 52,943 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2026 52,911 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 41,747 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 31,940 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 30,620 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 26,975 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 23,946 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 23,945 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 22,235 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 19,606 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 15,579 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 12,076 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 9,258 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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AR12 BKR is a 2013 Ford Ka in White 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 AR12 BKR, 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 AR12 BKR registered?

AR12 BKR is a 2013 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2013.

Is AR12 BKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR12 BKR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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