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AU63 VVM

2013 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,033 mi
Last recorded89,033 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Ka40,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU63 VVM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 89,033 miles

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

esp and brake pad warning lights on dash but dim

Fail 22 Sep 2025 89,029 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

esp and brake pad warning lights on dash but dim

Pass 20 Sep 2024 82,681 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 76,893 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 76,387 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 75,213 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 74,643 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 74,643 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2019 70,785 miles

Engine oil level low

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear main area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 57,756 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake working at half effort than nearside, but still passed RBT

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 48,437 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Low effort 17% (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 36,218 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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AU63 VVM is a 2013 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 AU63 VVM, 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 AU63 VVM registered?

AU63 VVM is a 2013 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 September 2013.

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