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BD13 MWE

2013 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

35,857 mi
Last recorded35,857 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Ka40,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD13 MWE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 35,857 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall has cracking 175/65-14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall has cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Sep 2025 35,857 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall has cracking 175/65-14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall has cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 33,689 miles

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 22 Sep 2023 32,887 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 32,648 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 32,648 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2021 30,206 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 28,185 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 26,433 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 24,648 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 21,490 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 17,002 miles

nail in nsr tyre

Fail 2 Jun 2016 17,002 miles

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

nail in nsr tyre

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 MWE is a 2013 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 BD13 MWE, 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 MWE registered?

BD13 MWE is a 2013 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 June 2013.

Is BD13 MWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD13 MWE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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