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2013 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

52,168 mi
Last recorded52,168 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Ka40,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU13 NZW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2026 52,168 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2025 47,763 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective front exhaust bracket corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2025 47,763 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective front exhaust bracket corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 44,275 miles

Front offside and nearside, tyres staring to wear on edges

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp missing and front corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 41,496 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2021 34,512 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 32,744 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

instrument cluster, various lights stay on dimly lit

Pass 29 Nov 2019 32,175 miles

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Fail 23 Sep 2019 32,169 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system rusty

Pass 25 Sep 2018 30,735 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 29,151 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 27,291 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 25,523 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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AU13 NZW 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 76.9%.

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 AU13 NZW, 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 AU13 NZW registered?

AU13 NZW is a 2013 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2013.

Is AU13 NZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU13 NZW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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