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BA55 GAB

2013 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,907 mi
Last recorded110,907 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Ka40,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA55 GAB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 110,907 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2025 110,907 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 96,398 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 96,398 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 82,340 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 82,340 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 71,988 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 62,845 miles

Front exhaust clamp is missing

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 58,239 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 16 Oct 2020 58,238 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 51,682 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 38,831 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear silencer clamp badly corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2017 30,424 miles

Central Upper Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener on mirror ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 15,907 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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BA55 GAB is a 2013 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BA55 GAB, 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 BA55 GAB registered?

BA55 GAB is a 2013 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 September 2013.

Is BA55 GAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BA55 GAB shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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