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AV13 FDF

2013 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

85,336 mi
Last recorded85,336 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Ka40,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV13 FDF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 85,336 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2025 85,329 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 79,247 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 75,097 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 27 Jan 2024 75,097 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn OS & NS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 69,055 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Sump corroded and leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 69,054 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective Clamp and mount poor (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Sump corroded and leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 61,902 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 61,902 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 53,914 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 49,978 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 49,978 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 41,250 miles

Offside Rear tyre is on 3mm of tread and has age cracks

Fail 18 Feb 2019 41,250 miles

Offside Rear tyre is on 3mm of tread and has age cracks

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

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 35,492 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 35,490 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2017 32,669 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 59,579 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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AV13 FDF is a 2013 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AV13 FDF, 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 AV13 FDF registered?

AV13 FDF is a 2013 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 July 2013.

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