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AU13 XHC

2013 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

68,438 mi
Last recorded68,438 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2013 Ford Ka40,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 68,438 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 65,124 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 62,073 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 62,066 miles

Exhaust system insecure front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 52,011 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 47,394 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 43,948 miles

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating with small leak

surface rusting on front brake disks

Pass 10 Apr 2018 34,824 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front join (7.1.2)

exhaust middle to rear clamp is missing - join is not blowing & is secure

Pass 20 Apr 2017 25,251 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2017 25,251 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 17,170 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 XHC is a 2013 Ford Ka in Black 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 AU13 XHC, 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 XHC registered?

AU13 XHC is a 2013 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 March 2013.

Is AU13 XHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU13 XHC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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