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AV13 ZNB

2013 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,983 mi
Last recorded88,983 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Ka40,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 88,983 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 88,983 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 83,583 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 83,583 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust blow emission not tested. (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 77,255 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 70,501 miles

Nearside Front Upper top mount worn

Fail 12 Aug 2022 70,501 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper top mount worn

Pass 26 Aug 2021 64,718 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 64,718 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 58,055 miles

Front exhaust bracket excessively corroded exhaust still supported

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 53,622 miles

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

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))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 47,237 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2018 47,237 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 38,304 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 35,234 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 ZNB is a 2013 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZNB, 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 ZNB registered?

AV13 ZNB is a 2013 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 August 2013.

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The MOT history for AV13 ZNB shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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