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AU13 XTB

2013 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

64,751 mi
Last recorded64,751 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Ka40,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU13 XTB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 64,751 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2025 64,751 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 57,901 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2024 57,901 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 56,428 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 51,384 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 51,380 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2021 45,767 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 42,518 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 37,639 miles

Front wishbones bushes perished

Nearside Rear tyre down to 2.8mm

front number plate cracked

Fail 16 Aug 2019 37,639 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front wishbones bushes perished

Nearside Rear tyre down to 2.8mm

front number plate cracked

Pass 1 Sep 2018 31,947 miles

Exhaust system corroded throughout.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked. (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked / perished etc.

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracked / perished etc.

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 26,010 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front wiper blade rubber starting to split

Offside Rear footbrake performance lower

tyre sealant date 10/16

Pass 6 Sep 2016 19,514 miles

Nearside Front tyre, outer wall cut, shoulders almost bald

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front alloy rim damage

Offside Front tyre, shoulder wear

Pass 14 Sep 2015 12,876 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 XTB is a 2013 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XTB, 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 XTB registered?

AU13 XTB is a 2013 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 March 2013.

Is AU13 XTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU13 XTB shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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