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AY63 VHD

2013 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

74,477 mi
Last recorded74,477 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Ka40,573 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY63 VHD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 74,477 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge vey close to cords border line (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2026 74,477 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge vey close to cords border line (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2025 66,825 miles

off side rear tyre worn low /perishing

Fail 19 Aug 2025 66,816 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

off side rear tyre worn low /perishing

Pass 21 Aug 2024 56,542 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush border line (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 56,542 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush border line (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 48,204 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2022 43,799 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 40,317 miles

Nearside Front top shock mount wear

o/s/f shock misting of oil

Pass 12 Aug 2020 37,322 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 33,292 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 28,652 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 20,023 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 14,810 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 14,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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AY63 VHD is a 2013 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 AY63 VHD, 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 AY63 VHD registered?

AY63 VHD is a 2013 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 October 2013.

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