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BD13 FRL

2013 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,758 mi
Last recorded55,758 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Ka40,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD13 FRL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 7 Jul 2026 55,758 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 52,316 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2024 48,211 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 46,510 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2022 45,158 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2021 43,770 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2020 42,644 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2019 40,197 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 25 May 2018 36,204 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2017 32,709 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2016 30,281 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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BD13 FRL 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 100%.

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 BD13 FRL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD13 FRL registered?

BD13 FRL is a 2013 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 May 2013.

Is BD13 FRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD13 FRL shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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