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AV13 SVR

2013 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

85,118 mi
Last recorded85,118 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Ka40,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 85,118 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Also clamp and flexible joint damaged. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides. (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play STRONG ADVISE: Rack joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust clamp is missing and joint deteriorated.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play STRONG ADVISE. (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))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides. (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 82,728 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 80,253 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn shoulders and perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust clamp is missing.

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn shoulders and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 78,023 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 76,185 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2022 76,182 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 73,947 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber pivot bearing has slight play.

Nearside Rear Exhaust clamp is missing (exhaust unlikely to separate).

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 61,412 miles

Rear exhaust clamp missing and front bracket is corroded

Slight imbalance at front brake application

Pass 15 Jun 2018 49,917 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 42,572 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 34,597 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)

windscreen damage bottom righthand corner not affecting view to the front

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 SVR is a 2013 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AV13 SVR, 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 SVR registered?

AV13 SVR is a 2013 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 August 2013.

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