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AU13 VHD

2013 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

86,044 mi
Last recorded86,044 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Ka40,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU13 VHD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 86,044 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 85,723 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 85,218 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 84,720 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 84,131 miles

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

Small chip in windscreen

Fail 30 May 2022 84,116 miles

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

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

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

Small chip in windscreen

Pass 7 Jun 2021 81,438 miles

advise chips in windscreen

Pass 11 May 2020 79,880 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 30 May 2019 76,274 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 70,696 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 70,692 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

test aborted due to car not starting

Fail 5 Jun 2018 70,692 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

test aborted due to car not starting

Pass 25 Feb 2017 63,801 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin hard to inspect but seem to be on limit (3.5.1g)

engine has signs of a minor oil leak

Pass 29 Feb 2016 44,569 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 VHD is a 2013 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 VHD, 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 AU13 VHD registered?

AU13 VHD is a 2013 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 March 2013.

Is AU13 VHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU13 VHD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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