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AV05 OUX

2013 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,563 mi
Last recorded86,563 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Ka40,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 OUX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 86,563 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust clamp deteriorated

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

Fail 15 Dec 2025 86,562 miles

Windscreen washer not working Empty (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust clamp deteriorated

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 81,864 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 76,427 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2023 76,426 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 71,244 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 66,484 miles

Both front top mountings have slight play

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 63,813 miles

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

Front exhaust mounting clamp defective but exhaust still surported.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 63,426 miles

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

Front exhaust mounting bracket deteriorated.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Dec 2019 63,426 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front exhaust mounting bracket deteriorated.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 54,830 miles

Front exhaust mounting bracket deteriorated. 2

Front number plate deteriorated. 3

Fail 17 Jan 2018 54,766 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front exhaust mounting bracket deteriorated. 2

Front number plate deteriorated. 3

Rear exhaust clamp missing, but exhaust secure. 1

Pass 12 Jan 2017 52,215 miles

Both front wiper blade deteriorated.2

Nearside rear tyre worn close to limit. 1

Windscreen cracked close to limit. 1

Fail 11 Jan 2017 52,215 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Both front wiper blade deteriorated.2

Nearside rear tyre worn close to limit. 1

Windscreen cracked close to limit. 1

Pass 18 Jan 2016 41,192 miles

2) Front windscreen cracked but not affecting drivers view

4) Nearside rear bump stop loose

Both front tyres have 3mm of tread remaining

Fail 18 Jan 2016 41,191 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

2) Front windscreen cracked but not affecting drivers view

4) Nearside rear bump stop loose

Both front tyres have 3mm of tread remaining

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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AV05 OUX is a 2013 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AV05 OUX, 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 AV05 OUX registered?

AV05 OUX is a 2013 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 January 2013.

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